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Billy Bang: Commandment (No More Records)
Recorded live in a New York loft, this striking recording captures violinist Billy Bang’s solo art in all its tonal splendor and stylistic breadth. Whether he’s playing in straightforward swing manner of reveling in innovative use of pitch and rhythm, Bang offers profound improvisations that carry all the depth and structure of meticulously conceived compositions. His use of a gritty tone, high-register playing and unusual sonic effects expand the role of the violin in jazz. Further, there is not a wasted not or gesture here, while Bang’s spoken commentary sheds light on what this music means to him.
