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First among many ensembles in various genres which have particular the name Surroundings, this trio focusing on collective improvisation grew directly from the account from the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music artists. Throughout 11 albums that made an appearance over a period of 1 dozen years this group …
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The jazz avant-garde has produced a large number of notable improvisers (and in addition, since improvisation is arguably the music’s defining element) but relatively few great composers. Henry Threadgill is certainly a member of this exclusive club. Along with his fellow Chicagoans Anthony Braxton and Muhal Richard Abrams, he’s perhaps …
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