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PAM & GARY WINDO ~ AVANT GARDENERS REEL RECORDINGS 001 (Barcode: 641444015320) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1974 - 1976 Released: 2007 Saxophonist Gary WindoFind albums by this artist was one of the most prominent figures on the British Jazz scene. A brilliant player and improviser, he led his own group as well as cooperated with ensembles such as Brotherhood Of BreathFind albums by this artist, CentipedeFind albums by this artist, Matching MoleFind albums by this artist and others. He also worked with many musicians associated with the Canterbury scene, like Hugh HopperFind albums by this artist and Robert WyattFind albums by this artist. He played also with Pink FloydFind albums by this artist’s drummer Nick MasonFind albums by this artist. Gary died in 1992, sadly prematurely when his immense contribution to music was cut short much before it was exhausted. This album presents Gary in a series of improvised music pieces recorded with his pianist wife Pam WindoFind albums by this artist in a duo, trio (with Frank PerryFind albums by this artist on percussion) and quartet (with Harry MillerFind albums by this artist on bass and Louis MoholoFind albums by this artist on drums) settings. The music is a superb example of spontaneous creation, complex and demanding, but richly rewarding. Intended to Free Jazz and Improvised Music enthusiasts.

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