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Marilyn Crispell Trio

Jez Nelson presents American pianist Marilyn Crispell performig with UK improvisers Eddie Prevost (percussion) and Harrison Smith (saxophone) at Cafe Oto in London.

One of America's most accomplished contemporary exponents of free jazz, Marilyn Crispell is capable of expansive virtuosity and a fragile simplicity. The pianist's visit to London's Cafe Oto in November 2012 provided many memorable examples of both, with her delight in delicate, quiet textures proving to be real highlights of the two improvised sets.

While touring the world as Anthony Braxton's pianist of choice, Marilyn Crispell was first introduced to UK audiences in 1985, through a series of landmark performances with his then-new quartet. Almost three decades later, she continues to excel in creating spontaneous dialogues within a small ensemble and the no-compositions context of this gig featuring UK improvisers Eddie Prévost on percussion and saxophonist Harrison Smith, shows her to be as imaginative as ever.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producers: Peggy Sutton & Chris Elcombe

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Mon 22 Apr 2013 23:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • New Releases

    • Kit Downes

      Two Ones

      Composer: Kit Downes

      • Light from Old Stars.
      • Basho.

    • Steve Coleman and Five Elements

      Cerebellum Lean

      Composer: Steve Coleman

      • Functional Arrhythmias.
      • Pi Recordings.

  • Marilyn Crispell talks to Alexander Hawkins

    • John Coltrane

      A Love Supreme, Pt. 1 Acknowledgement

      Composer: John Coltrane

      • A Love Supreme.
      • Impulse!.

    • Bill Evans Trio

      Morning Glory

      Composer: Bobbie Gentry

      • Köln Concert 1976.
      • Gambit.

    • Cecil Taylor

      You'd Be So Nice To Come Â鶹ԼÅÄ To

      Composer: Cole Porter

      • Trio & Quartet.
      • Fresh Sound Records.

    • Anthony Braxton Quintet

      Composition 69M (+ 10 + 33 + 96)

      Composer: Anthony Braxton

      • (Birmingham) 1985.
      • Leo Records.

    • Marilyn Crispell Trio

      Alone

      Composer: Marilyn Crispell

      • Storyteller.
      • ECM.

  • The Marilyn Crispell Trio recorded at Cafe OTO, London on 7 November 2012

    • Untitled

      Line up: Marilyn Crispell (piano); Harrison Smith (saxophones); Eddie Prévost (drums/percussion)

    • Marilyn Crispell

      Co-Motion

      Composer: Marilyn Crispell/Harrison Smith/Eddie Prévost

  • New Release

    • Pat Thomas

      Variation 10

      Composer: Pat Thomas

      • Al-Khwarizmi Variations.
      • Fataka.

  • The Marilyn Crispell Trio recorded at Cafe OTO, London on 7 November 2012

    • Marilyn Crispell Trio

      Coaxial

      Composer: Marilyn Crispell/Harrison Smith/Eddie Prévost

    • Marilyn Crispell Trio

      Coalesce

      Composer: Marilyn Crispell/Harrison Smith/Eddie Prévost

    • Marilyn Crispell Trio

      Co-credited

      Composer: Marilyn Crispell/Harrison Smith/Eddie Prévost

Broadcast

  • Mon 22 Apr 2013 23:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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