Testament: A Conduction Collection

This monumental archival collection spans nearly a decade of Butch Morris's pioneering technique known as "Conduction," where he used a specialized vocabulary of gestures to spontaneously shape and arrange large ensembles. By commanding phrasing, dynamics, and orchestration in real-time, Morris blurred the lines between rigorous composition and free improvisation. The diverse recordings highlight a revolutionary methodology that permanently impacted the global avant-garde landscape.