Roscoe Mitchell

The special performances of saxophonist and composer Roscoe Mitchell's Conversation Series with orchestra are cause for celebration. The logistics of more than two dozen players is demanding. Add transcriptions for each instrument, rehearsals, grant writing, and securing an appropriate venue. Mitchell has traveled many miles since his debut Sound (Delmark Records, 1966) and his work in the Art Ensemble of Chicago. These days he has the standing to realize his concepts, and our ears are better for it.

PERSONNEL:

• Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
• Tonino Battista - conductor
• Thomas Buckner - baritone voice
• Roscoe Mitchell - alto, soprano, sopranino saxophone
• Francesco Filidei - organ

Recorded on May 31st, 2017 at Teatro Auditorium Manzoni, Bologna, Italy,

TRACKS:

• 01.Splatter ...........................5:32
• 02.Distant Radio Transmission .........19:44
• 03.Breath and Pipes ...................48:51