Alan Braufman – Infinite Love Infinite Tears

163,00 lei

Label: Valley of Search – VOS009
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 17 May 2024
Genre: Jazz
Style: Contemporary Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz, Modal, Free Jazz

1 in stock

In 1975, the New York City alto saxophonist Alan Braufman released his debut album, Valley of Search on the India Navigation label. Recorded at the now legendary 501 Canal St. loft, the album was heralded by Village Voice jazz critic Gray Giddins, who wrote, “These are the musicians who are taking the chances today and their gifts and commitment ought to be attended.” Braufman went on to record and tour with everyone from Carla Bley to The Psychedelic Furs, and didn’t release another album under his name until 2020’s The Fire Still Burns. Fire featured Braufman’s longtime collaborator, Cooper-Moore, and a then up-and-coming James Brandon Lewis, and received rave reviews from The WIRE, Downbeat, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR, and many others.

Infinite Love Infinite Tears emerged from Braufman’s near-constant mental soundtrack shortly before convening with his band. Rarely does he sit down at the piano or assemble his horn to compose, instead singing tunes to himself and whatever sticks after a few days ends up in his composition book. The result is a surprisingly catchy program of free jazz. The sounds you hear across his discography are richly detailed and forthright, embodying a range of emotions and circumstances that convey individuality, collectivity and hope. There is much history and love in this band, and in Alan Braufman’s art overall. Fifty-odd years after debuting on record, his sound-world is as vital and inviting as ever.

“A legend in free music” – Gilles Peterson

“the resurgence of Alan Braufman continues with unabashed exuberance” – Chicago Reader

“In 2020, we need the meditative focus and impassioned intensity of an artist like Alan Braufman more than ever” – Rolling Stone

released May 17, 2024

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