Don Cherry is very recognisable jazz player. He plays a little instrument called the pocket trumpet. Indeed, an instrument that looks like a regular trumpet that shrunk in the washing machine. Because the pocket trumpet is so little, it sounds really shrill and high-pitched. Therefore, the playing of Don Cherry is always easy to spot. He is the one with the highest tones. This album is inspired by Africa. On the album only a trumpet player and a drummer are present. Together, they create one of the greatest duets in (jazz) history. Calling out to each together, they make it sound really playful and overall fun to make and listen to. Also: this came out on one of the most interesting labels of alle time: the French BYG. They released the most incredible free jazz that American labels didn't dare to put their hands on. Go hear this thing people, great example of the qualities free jazz can communicate. Not as hard to listen to than a lot of other examples of one my favourite genres, so I guess this could be everyone's cup of tea.
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