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An uncut and newly mined gem from 30 years ago, Keeping it in Context unearths three relentless and hard-hitting improvisations by four veteran creative musicians, Recorded in the Context arts space – hence the title – these intricate extemporizations feature multi-instrumentalist Daniel Carter, reedist Sabir Mateen, bassist William Parker and percussionist Lou Grassi. Veterans who have played in one others’ groups, each has a long musical history alongside creators including  Cooper-Moore, Buton Greene, Matthew Shipp… Read More