Improvisations (Roscoe Mitchell album)

Improvisation is a live album by American jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in London at the Cafe Oto, with bassist John Edwards and drummer Tony Marsh which was recorded and released the venue's Otoroku label as a limited edition double LP and download.[1]

Improvisations
Live album by
Roscoe Mitchell with Tony Marsh and John Edwards
ReleasedSeptember 2013
RecordedMarch 9, 2012
VenueCafe Oto, London, England
GenreJazz
Length66:34
LabelOtoroku
ROKU006
Roscoe Mitchell chronology
Duets with Tyshawn Sorey and Special Guest Hugh Ragin
(2013)		 Improvisations
(2013)		 Conversations I
(2014)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[2]

In his review for All About Jazz, John Sharpe states, "once again Mitchell excels in generating subtle variations of timbre, tone and line ... Each of the four sidelong cuts follows a similar trajectory, from quiet atmospheric openings notable for their restraint to full blown expostulation by the saxophonist over an inventive bass and percussion latticework, leading to a gentle wind down. But in doing so the trio illustrate the broad range of expressive potential inherent in the format ... At 66-minutes the package forms an uncompromising but ultimately rewarding recital which stands proud in the American's recent discography"[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell, John Edwards and Tony Marsh

  1. "A" – 16:24
  2. "B" – 16:11
  3. "C" – 17:29
  4. "D" – 16:30

Personnel

References
  1. Improvisations at Otoroku Records accessed January 5, 2018
  2. Sharpe, J. All About Jazz Review, Sydney Morning Herald, September 6, 2014, Accessed January 5, 2018
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