The Peach Orchard cover

The Peach Orchard

Released

Bassist William Parker, already a mainstay of the New York free jazz scene for two decades, finally took on a leadership role with this quartet featuring alto saxophonist Rob Brown, pianist Cooper-Moore, and drummer Susie Ibarra. Between 1995 and 1998 they recorded four albums for various labels; this double disc gathers live performances from four shows. The eight tracks are bluesy and abstract in a post-Mingus style, lasting between 12 and 25 minutes without ever feeling aimless or indulgent.

Phil Freeman

Recommended by

Suggestions
Last Exit cover

Last Exit

Last Exit
Fanfare for the Warriors cover

Fanfare for the Warriors

Art Ensemble of Chicago
Conversations cover

Conversations

Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio, Archie Shepp
Kabalaba cover

Kabalaba

Art Ensemble of Chicago
Poof cover

Poof

Henry Threadgill
Sister cover

Sister

Sonic Youth