Darius Jones - Cosmic Lieder (LP)

Dive into the avant-garde jazz landscape with Darius Jones and Matthew Shipp's "Cosmic Lieder," a captivating 13-part song cycle released on April 12, 2011, under the AUM Fidelity label. This album is a testament to the profound musical dialogue between Jones on alto saxophone and Shipp on piano, recorded in 2010 and released the following year. "Cosmic Lieder" is an exquisite exploration of free jazz and avant-garde genres, spanning a concise yet impactful 39 minutes. The album features a rich tapestry of tracks, including "Bleed," "Ultima Thule," and "Black Lightning," each offering a unique sonic journey. The duo's deeply attuned and intelligent musical voices weave an illuminated narrative that borrows from the romantic song tradition, or classical German "lieder." This album is a must-experience for fans of innovative jazz, offering a deeply engaging and thought-provoking listening experience.