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Confirming her in sync affiliations with Windy City improvisers, German alto saxophonist Angelika Niescier assembled two local groups to interpret nine compositions with sophisticated perception that belie oceanic separation. The approach is consistent with the saxophonist’ internationalism which over the years has seen her forge partnerships with the likes of Alexander Hawakins and Tomeka Reid, Drummer Mike Reed is featured on all nine tracks, but otherwise sounds are divided between quartets. One matches Niescier and… Read More