This collective dream around Steve Lacy and Roswell Rudd is a priceless treasure. But lovers necessarily know this work flagship recorded in the studio for the Soul Note label in 1982. Comprising six compositions, pianist Herbie Nichols three and three of pianist Thelonious Monk, Regeneration must be in good jazz club that respects . The collective consists of Roswell Rudd (trombone), Steve Lacy (soprano saxophone), Misha Mengelberg (piano), Ken Carter (bass) and Han Bennink (drums) is one of the most beautiful, one of the most fascinating ever . This jazz here is incredibly perfection. Evidence of alchemy, the undeniable quality of the compositions, the essential set of each musician, their spread, the naturalness with which they play (this joyous piece what Twelve Bars, one strand in the spirit fanfare Louisiana ), respect for their elders (Monk's Mood), all this means in Regeneration. These men are great aesthetes, and this informal tribute to two great pianists and composers of the golden age of jazz here is genius stroke. Misha Mengelberg while retaining strength and suggests the best of himself Skiddoo 2300. As for Kent Carter, I will never forget that name. The bassist was long a mainstay Roswell Rudd Quartet / Steve Lacy and his game has always seemed strange and authentic, of unwavering support. There would be much to say again and again. In fact, put out the fact that the compositions are Blue Chopsticks 2300 Skiddoo, Twelve Bars and Monk's Mood, Friday the 13th, and Epistrophy, to say more almost appears to me superfluous. A downright indispensable and unforgettable drive. PS. Note that we can find this cake in the cabinet recently devoted to Steve Lacy (Soul Note, cam jazz). Finally, we will find pretty much the same in a fine team also essential disk (Change of Season). But it will be George Lewis instead Roswell Rudd.
