Using his own percussion array, particularly bells and ringing objects, and a variety of woodwinds focused around the saxophone family, AACM legend Roscoe Mitchell recorded these 19 compositions at his home studio during the pandemic lockdowns, creating fascinatingly introspective, atmospheric and resonant environments over which he distinctively overdubs his saxophone.
Format: LP Condition: New Released: 2021 Country: USA Packaging: LP Recorded in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, at from February to April, 2021, by Wendy L. Nelson.
"Legendary Jazz Composer Roscoe Mitchell returns with his most intriguing albums to date; DOTS. Roscoe plays solo Percussion, Saxophone, and an inspiring selection of other horns, woodwinds and most importantly, his own percussion instrument array.
On 19 new compositions Roscoe transcends time and space and delivers meditative masterpieces. Frequently called an innovative genius, Roscoe has a remarkable ability to catch the improvisational spark with a practiced and methodical accuracy.
The Cover 'DOTS ONE' is his original artwork and part of a series soon to be on exhibit."-Wide Hive