Homage to Charles Parker

A key document from the second generation of Chicago's AACM, this album is a brilliant and highly conceptual tribute to the father of bebop. Rather than imitating Charlie Parker, trombonist George Lewis and his ensemble deconstruct the language of bebop, using it as a jumping-off point for avant-garde exploration. The music is a fascinating blend of structure and freedom, a powerful statement on the relationship between tradition and innovation.