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James Brandon Lewis Quartet Omni Intakt CD 457 Someone seeking the difference between Free Jazz and Jazz that is played freely might turn to these quartet sessions led by a tenor saxophonist. While the separation may seem hair splitting – or maybe reed shaving – carful listening reveals a profound split. Brazilian tenor saxophonist  Ivo Pereleman and his American associates, pianist Matthew Shipp, bassist William Parker and drummer Bobby Kapp are pure improvisation veterans. That… Read More