Archie Shepp and Joachim Kühn record a duet. The duet, an open form that gives each of the two musicians a lot of space, is a fragile art form. A certain kind of emulation—a challenge, some alchemy—has to be at work. It’s a delicate balance, a delicate sound, a profound and intense dialogue between the intimacy of improvisation and the urgency of expression.

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  • 1. Transmitting
  • 2. Nina
  • 3. Drivin' Miss Daisy
  • 4. Sketch

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  • 1. Harlem Nocturne
  • 2. Lonely Woman
  • 3. Segue
  • 4. Sophisticated Lady