The first of drummer
Max Roach's two duet sets with multireedist
Anthony Braxton consists of seven fairly free improvisations that they created in the studio. Each of the selections (particularly "Birth" which builds gradually in intensity to a ferocious level, the waltz time of "Magic and Music," the atmospheric "Tropical Forest" and "Softshoe") have their own plot and purpose.
Braxton (who performs on alto, soprano, sopranino and clarinet) and
Roach continually inspire each other, which is probably why they would record a second set the following year. Stimulating avant-garde music. ~ Scott Yanow