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In early May 2011, pianist
's penchant for collaborative duo improvisation manifested itself as
, a 16-track album shared with master percussionist
. Most of the pieces are based upon their original ideas; additional compositional credits cite
,
, and the team of
and
, who are represented here by their most famous hit tune, "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?"
's discography is peppered with precedents for this creative tete-a-tete. As the 20th century drew to a close, she paired up with
(1990),
(1993-1994), and
(1995). Later developments involved
, and
. A master drummer and multi-instrumentalist who also plays found objects,
is a beloved hero to listeners all over the world who cherish the liberating effects of freely improvised music. He came up working with people like
. Subsequent adventures involved over-the-top collaborations with
.
's approach to musicality is refreshingly broad and inclusive of the entire century-long bundle of traditions called jazz. While clearly devoted to
and capable of muscling the keyboard like
, or
, she is also well-versed in the early strata from
through
's artistry combines the spirits of these musical ancestors with the modern influences of
. Taking all of this into account, a one-on-one
/
collaboration appears to have been almost inevitable. The predictably unpredictable results are sure to gratify seasoned modern jazz lovers and dazzle impressionable listeners unfamiliar with this kind of creative exchange. ~ arwulf arwulf