a r t i s t : Evan Parker
t i t l e : With Birds
d a t e : 2005
l a b e l : Treader
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : May/2007
t r a c k s : 04
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 48,9 MB
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ItÆs not just any bird that gets to sit in with Evan Parkerù
and in fact none really do on the charming Evan Parker with
Birds. Rather, Parker plays more or less solo, joined by John
Coxon and Ashley Wales (billed on other releases as Spring
Heel Jack), processing prerecorded bird sounds to accompany
the saxophonist.
In one sense itÆs a sort of fantasy solo disc (and few stand
up to ParkerÆs unaccompanied horn), but itÆs also an extension
of the remarkable work the electronicists did on their series
of Thirsty Ear discs. There they created beautiful washes
without ever stepping on the toes of their collaborators
(Parker among them) and here they do the same, only with
nature sounds. It could be New Age if you want it to beùhell,
it could be a walk in the forest if you just close your eyesù
but itÆs also forty minutes with one of the greatest
improvisers we have.
The gold relief kangaroo on the cardboard sleeve suggests a
very different setting, but still points to an unusual,
understated work of art. Evan Parker with Birds is one of the
first three Treader releases, all limited editions that were
summarily snatched up like worms stared down by early birds.
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01-#1 [11:01]
02-#2 [08:29]
03-#3 [04:58]
04-#4 [15:08]
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39:36 min