catalogue

CRISPELL, M./STEIN, J./SMITH, D./SHEAD, A.

LIVE AT THE HUNGRY BRAIN (TROST)

CRISPELL, M./STEIN, J./SMITH, D./SHEAD, A. - LIVE AT THE HUNGRY BRAIN 173543
format:
1 LP
release:
26.12.2025
label:
TROST
item ID:
173543
barcode:
9120036684225
Vinyl only release of dynamic chicago improvising quartet consisting of Marilyn Crispell - piano * Jason Stein - bass clarinet * Damon Smith - double bass * Adam Shead - drums.

Recorded live on the 18th of June 2023 at The Hungry Brain, Chicago by Bill Harris. A cross-generational summit between the legendary pianist Marilyn Crispell (member of the Anthony Braxton Quartet and Reggie Workman Ensemble) and Midwest improvising trio of bass clarinetist Jason Stein, bassist Damon Smith, and drummer Adam Shead delivers all the range and expressivity one would expect from such seasoned players.

The concert captured on Live at the Hungry Brain moves organically from searing free jazz to contemplative, lyrical balladry, all of conceived in the urgency of the moment and revealing a long-ranging, intricate approach to free improvisation.
 
  • Tracklisting
  • 1.1. A BORDERLESS EVENT
  • 1.2. BONE EATEN UP BY BREATHING