Squidco: Leandre, Joelle and Barre Phillips: A L'Improviste

A L'Improviste

Beautifully recorded and packaged duo of these two great bassists and improvisers performing live at Radio France for Anne Montaron's radio show.

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Product Information:

Personnel:

Joelle Leandre-doublebass, vocals

Barre Phillips-doublebass, vocals

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Label: Kadima
Catalog ID: KCR 16
Squidco Product Code: 10146

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2008
Country: Israel
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold 3 Panels with magnetic clasp
Recorded by Phillippe Bredit, Christophe Lukachewski, Sebastien Huel and Eloi Royter at Radio France, Studio 106, live radio show of Anne Montaron "A l'improviste" in Paris on March 5, 2007.

Descriptions, Reviews, &c.

"Two improvising string basses, masters Joelle Leandre and Barre Phillips in an aural experiment that is beyond our conventional definitions musical form and manner, an insighful conversation between two kindred souls and old friends who never documented their collaborations in a duet format."-Kadima

This album has been reviewed on our magazine:

The Squid's Ear!

Track Listing:

1. Gloumpf! 7:43

2. Atta Atta! 5:01

3. Elbow Rising 5:13

4. Looking Atcha 4:31

5. Scrieve 10:05

6. Aire We 6:05

7. Radio Synapse 4:21

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