MAX ROACH ft. ANTHONY BRAXTON - Birth & Rebirth (1978) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The first of drummer Max Roach's two duet sets with multireedist Anthony Braxton consists of seven fairly free improvisations that they created in the studio. Each of the selections (particularly "Birth" which builds gradually in intensity to a ferocious level, the waltz time of "Magic and Music," the atmospheric "Tropical Forest" and "Softshoe") have their own plot and purpose. Braxton (who performs on alto, soprano, sopranino and clarinet) and Roach continually inspire each other, which is probably why they would record a second set the following year. Stimulating avant-garde music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Birth    9:40
2    Magic And Music    6:36
3    Tropical Forest    5:05
4    Dance Griot    5:06
5    Spirit Possession    6:44
6    Soft Shoe    2:57
7    Rebirth    7:16
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone, Clarinet – Anthony Braxton
Composed By – Anthony Braxton, Max Roach
Drums – Max Roach