Recorded in Hilversum, Holland in October 1971 and originally released in 1973, Patterns stands as a compelling entry in the free jazz canon from alto saxophonist Noah Howard. Now reissued by Aguirre Records in 2024, this album captures Howard's distinctive voice — raw, exploratory, and deeply expressive — in a session that draws comparisons to some of the era's most celebrated avant-garde recordings.
Patterns rewards patient listeners, building from brooding, atmospheric passages into moments of real intensity and beauty. Tracks like "Schizophrenic Blues" carry a driving urgency, while "Birds of Beauty" offers a sense of bright optimism, and "Fire March" echoes the spirit of Albert Ayler while remaining unmistakably Howard's own. For fans of adventurous jazz from the early 1970s, this is a deeply satisfying listen.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Aguirre Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 12/06/2024
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