The Mighty Warriors – Live In Antwerp (RSD24)

Deluxe Limited Edition 180g 2-LP set – gatefold sleeve

16 page LP size booklet, all tracks previously unreleased, remastered audio transferred from the original tape reels.

Elemental Music, in collaboration with producer Zev Feldman, launches a never before released recording of legendary pianist Mal Waldron and “one of the great soprano saxophonists of all time” Steve Lacy, on this live concert recorded in Antwerp in 1995.

Package includes reflections by producer Zev Feldman and acclaimed jazz writer Adam Shatz, as well as the testimonies of the concert’s bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Andrew Cyrille. The extensive booklet also contains interviews with Jane Bunnett, David Virelles, David Liebman, Vijay Iyer, Evan Parker, and Mal Waldron’s widow, Hiromi Waldron, as well as never before seen photos from the actual concert taken by Hugo Peeters.

All of the performances heard on this set are previously unreleased.

Steve Lacy: soprano saxophone
Mal Waldron: piano
Reggie Workman: bass
Andrew Cyrille: drums
Recorded live at DeSingel Arts Center, Antwerp, Belgium, September 30, 1995.

Track List:

What It Is
Epistrophy
Longing
Monk’s Dream
Variation Of Iii
Medley: Snake Out
Variations On A Theme By Cecil Taylor

RECORD STORE DAY 2024
This title will be available in store on Saturday 20^th April from 8am, with any remaining stock being made available online at 8pm on Monday 22^nd April.

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