Credits:

Zoh Amba

Description:

The most important young free saxophonist with a substandard sound! The first leader album of Zou Amba, who plays a powerful saxophone reminiscent of Albert Ayler, has been released from TZADIK! The first leader album of Zou Amba, a young saxophonist from Tennessee now living in New York, is released from the prestigious TZADIK label! Although he is only 21 years old, he plays a powerful saxophone reminiscent of Albert Ayler, and when I first heard him, I thought, "Who is this saxophonist? Hasn't he even released a leader album? The intensity of his sound could be mistaken for that of a jazzman who has already released many albums. She grew up in the mountains, practicing and playing in the mountains and forests. Her sound, which is intense and delicate at the same time, makes you want to listen to it all the time, and makes you imagine that it might have come from this experience in the nature. This is her first album as a leader, and she is supported by a strong and experienced rhythm section, including Thomas Morgan, who is known for his duo works with Bill Frisell, and Joey Barron, who has also played with Frisell and Jim Hall.John Zorn plays saxophone on the fifth track only, and we are happy to hear him play with her. (John Zorn has been composing a lot of music recently, so it is not only great to hear his own performance as a fan, but also unusual for him to participate on his debut album...?) Is she the most important young free saxophonist? Zoh Amba - tenor saxMicah Thomas - pianoThomas Morgan - bassJoey Baron - drumsJohn Zorn - alto sax (only on the 5th track)

Tracklisting:

1.Hymn to the Divine Mother
2.O, Sun
3.Northern Path
4.Gardener
5.Holy Din
6.Crossing
7.Satya