Description
Oliver Lake – Holding Together / Black Saint Audio CD / 1200092
UPC 02731200092
- Label: Black Saint – 1200092
- UPC: 02731200092
- Format: CD
- Country: Italy
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Contemporary Jazz, Free Improvisation
Product Features
- A groundbreaking jazz album by avant-garde artist Oliver Lake.
- Richly layered tracks featuring saxophone, flute, guitar, and innovative percussion.
- Includes a guest composition by Michael G. Jackson (Ballad).
- Recorded with precision by Tony May and produced by Giacomo Pellicciotti.
- Originally released under the prestigious Black Saint label, known for cutting-edge jazz works.
Overview
Oliver Lake – Holding Together showcases the pioneering artistry of saxophonist and composer Oliver Lake. This album is a blend of contemporary jazz and free improvisation, featuring an array of instrumentation, from saxophones and flutes to mandolin and bamboo flute.
The album’s six tracks explore complex rhythms and unconventional harmonies. With contributions from virtuosos Fred Hopkins (bass) and Michael G. Jackson (guitar, mandolin, vocals), as well as percussionist Paul Maddox, the ensemble delivers an immersive musical experience. The title track, Holding Together, serves as the album's emotional core, weaving introspection with high-energy improvisation.
Track Listing
- Trailway Shake / Sad Lo-uis – 10:04
- Hasan – 4:12
- Usta B – 6:25
- Holding Together – 10:30
- Machine Wing – 7:39
- Ballad (Composed by Michael G. Jackson) – 1:41
Key Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Percussion: Oliver Lake
- Bass: Fred Hopkins
- Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Bamboo Flute, Percussion, Vocals: Michael G. Jackson
- Drums, Percussion: Paul Maddox
- Recording Engineer: Tony May
- Producer: Giacomo Pellicciotti
