What We Live/Lisle Ellis - What We Live Fo(u)r

On six of the seven tracks, bassist Lisle Ellis' trio (with Larry Ochs from Rova and drummer Donald Robinson) is joined by an additional musician making for an interesting round robin affair. The music has a generally relaxed feel, even at its freest, indicating the strong degree of communication between the players. Several of the tracks veer more toward free jazz as opposed to free improv, including those featuring the fine percussionist William Winant (here on vibes) and pianist Paul Plimley, a frequent collaborator of Ellis. Read More