Recently discovered, unissued solo improvisations from legendary Japanese free jazz alto saxophonist Karou Abe--four extended statements from the full concert recorded in 1970 at the Sapporo jazz cafe "Ayler"--an excellent example of the passionate performances he presented, using extended and unusual technique from assertive mastery to near-silent moments; incomparable.
"doubtmusic discovers unissued Kaoru Abe solo improvisation ! This CD is complete solo improvisation about 30 minutes at jazz cafe, now is gone called "AYLER", Sapporo in late summer, 1977. We no longer talk about Abe's voice ranging by ready-made musical concept. Even his silence has persuasiveness. His voice has something ubiquity transcend new or old musical trend. We would like young music fans who have never been listened of Kaoru Abe to listen it. You will feel musical "something" you never notice."-Doubtmusic
Includes a 12-page booklet with text in English and Japanese by saxophonist Takayuki Hashimoto and photos.