A new construct in Polish multi-instrumentalist Mat Walerian’s ongoing
relationship with New York pianist Matthew Shipp, as well as the duo’s links
with percussionist Hamid Drake and bassist William Parker, the ante is upped,
on eight lengthy tracks spread over two CDs. The rhythm sectin needs no
introduction, while Walerian, who plays alto saxophone, bass and soprano
clarinets and flute. He has also internalized the ins-and-outs of creating
Energy Music as well as any woodwind player on any continent. [...]
