MW974-2
First Thirst, Live at Cave12
by Akira Sakata, Nicolas Field
About This Release
First Thirst – Live at Cave12 captures Akira Sakata and Nicolas Field in a blistering 2008 duo set where intensity never dips. Sakata unleashes his full arsenal — alto, clarinet, and eruptive vocals — while Field counters with volatile, momentum‑driven percussion. The pieces move from high‑pressure exchange to brief moments of folk‑tinged reflection and shadowed clarinet lyricism, always returning to raw, combustible interplay. It’s a fiercely responsive, risk‑driven performance and a standout Not Two document of unfiltered, high‑voltage improvisation.
Tracklist
- 1First Thirst15:35
- 2Kaigara-Bushi8:07
- 3Walking the dog gone deaf15:15
- 4Stable stables, towards ten more7:26
Recorded at Cave12 in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19th, 2008.
Line-up
- Akira Sakataalto saxophone, clarinet & voice
- Nicolas Fielddrums
Critical Reception
A sonic storm shaped by two improvisers who refuse to settle into predictable roles.
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