Anderson, Vijay

Hardboiled Wonderland

Label: Not Two Records Country: Poland

"In 2007-2008 I was involved with two trios. Ben, Sheldon and I did a baffling six-month stint at a crepe restaurant. Not long after that, John, Ava, and I began to gather erratically. I found both trios intriguing - they were alike, and they were disparate. I liked that each had an expansive yet unique take on collective improvisation. I suggested the two groups get together and play. After our concurrence someone suggested we document it... and just like that, we did. I enlisted Smith to fulfill a lighter, more melodic role and co-percussionist.

I think of this as as double trio, and as I am its instigator, my name appears as if I were its leader. I have taken care of most of the logistical details; otherwise, this is an egalitarian venture. The musc was improvised without preconception or direction from me or anyone else. The only thing I strong suggested was that the personnel alter from piece to piece. And it was my decision to embellish the first piece with more layers (bowls, guitars). That is the only overdub. [...]"-Vijay Anderson, from the liner notes