To many of us free jazz is something we usually avoid in long circles. Why people hate it or like is a debate of its own and I won't get into it. All I can say is that such music demands a lot from the listener. It demands attention and concentration but it rewards you with some of the most intense musical experiences in return. There's always something interesting to hear and notice each time you experience it but sometimes you just can't digest it at all if you're not in the mood for it.
Such is the case with this album as well. It was released in 1967 when this music was starting to get its momentum and a lot of people hated it or loved it or both at the same time. To me this record is perhaps one of the best free jazz records that I've heard so far. Cecil Taylor is the most intense piano player that I can think of and he absolutely destroys everything here. The energy exchanging between players is just as well intense and energetic but there are light moments here as well that serve as breathers and moments of more gentle sides that this music provides. Excellent stuff.
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