matana roberts

[mjazzg]

I think Sticks and Stones still stand up well. Otherwise, 'Chicago Project' and 'Live In London' (I was at the gig) give a good view of her playing. 'Always' is a solo disc so there's pure sax on that

Now you mention it I'm struck by how few sidewoman recordings there are.

Perhaps the best I saw her play was a duet with Seb Rochford at Oto. Shame they've never released it.

Coin Coin is right up there in important recording projects/series for me

[Rabshakeh]

3 minutes ago, mjazzg said:

I think Sticks and Stones still stand up well. Otherwise, 'Chicago Project' and 'Live In London' (I was at the gig) give a good view of her playing. 'Always' is a solo disc so there's pure sax on that

Now you mention it I'm struck by how few sidewoman recordings there are.

Perhaps the best I saw her play was a duet with Seb Rochford at Oto. Shame they've never released it.

Coin Coin is right up there in important recording projects/series for me

Thanks. I definitely agree on Coin Coin. 

I have also seen her play in a supporting role at Oto, with Brotzmann last year. It was a great gig, and I was struck by the way that she played during his solos, laying down some counterpoint and harmonic support, which really added something to his ferocious playing.

I will give those two that you mention a go, as well as the solo disc - I love a good solo alto recording. 

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Sticks and Stones eponymous release on 482 Music is excellent. The one on Thrill Jockey ("Shed Grace") is not as good. 

[mjazzg]

4 hours ago, Rabshakeh said:

Thanks. I definitely agree on Coin Coin. 

I have also seen her play in a supporting role at Oto, with Brotzmann last year. It was a great gig, and I was struck by the way that she played during his solos, laying down some counterpoint and harmonic support, which really added something to his ferocious playing.

I will give those two that you mention a go, as well as the solo disc - I love a good solo alto recording. 

Missed that Brotzmann, was not happy as I was intrigued to hear how they sounded together. Glad to hear it was good.