The Chicago Project

by Matana Roberts

The Chicago Project cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 February 2008
  • Label: Central Control
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Vijay Iyer, the saxophonist and composer pays tribute to her hometown's rich avant-garde legacy by collaborating with members of the local jazz and post-rock scenes. The dynamic improvisations balance dark, spiritual dissonance with deeply rooted melodic themes.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, dissonant, improvisation, experimental, avant-garde

Tracklist

  1. Exchange
  2. Thrills
  3. Birdhouse 1
  4. Nomra
  5. Birdhouse 2
  6. South By West
  7. For Razi
  8. Birdhouse 3

Credits

  • Matana Roberts - primary artist, saxophone, written-by
  • Joshua Abrams - bass
  • Frank Rosaly - drums
  • Jeff Parker - guitar
  • Fred Anderson - saxophone, written-by [co-writer]

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