Released in 1978 on the FMP label, Schizophrenic Blues is a landmark entry in free jazz, featuring Noah Howard's electrifying alto saxophone alongside the masterful Japanese trumpeter Itaru Oki. Rounded out by bassist Jean-Jacques Avenel and drummer Oliver Johnson, this pianoless quartet configuration gives the album a distinct, open sonic character that sets it apart from Howard's other recordings of the era.
The absence of a piano pushes Howard and Oki to the forefront, creating a raw and dynamic interplay that draws from free jazz, post-bop, and spiritual jazz traditions. For collectors of avant-garde and free jazz, this record represents a compelling snapshot of the international free jazz community at its most adventurous, making it an essential addition to any serious collection.
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TRACKS
1. The Blessing
2. Schizophrenic Blues
3. Afro Blue
4. Creole Girl
5. Transition Flight
7. We Remember John
8. We Come From the Mountain Noah Howard’s music gets under your skin; makes
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