MW939-2
Left
by Borah Bergman, Peter Brötzmann, Frode Gjerstad
About This Release
An archival recording from 1996, released by Not Two in 2016, capturing a trio of pianist Borah Bergman, Peter Brötzmann and Norwegian saxophonist Frode Gjerstad. Bergman — a singular figure known for his radical two-handed independence at the piano, who died in 2012 — here meets two strong reed voices in fervent free improvisation. Left preserves a previously unissued document of three distinctive improvisers, a valuable addition to the historical record of 1990s free jazz.
Tracklist
- 1Left hand18:23
- 2Left us11:54
- 3Left out24:47
Recorded at Molde International Jazz Festival, July 17, 1996.
Line-up
- Borah Bergman: piano
- Peter Brötzmann: tenor saxclarinet and tarogato
- Frode Gjerstad: alto sax
Critical Reception
It's a welcome reminder of the pianist's virtues, and that there has been no-one comparable since.
<a href='https://www.allaboutjazz.com/left-borah-bergman-not-two-records-review-by-john-sharpe' target='_blank' rel='noopener' style='color:#c2622c;'>Read full review at All About Jazz</a>
