Borca, Karen -trio, Quartet & Quintet-
Good News Blues (live 1998 & 2005)
'Live At The Vision Festival - 1998 & 2005' - Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Karen Borca, a pioneer in avant-garde and free jazz on the bassoon, with her latest release. Borca, a key figure in the genre since the 1960s, has collaborated with legends like Cecil Taylor and William Parker, and performed at major festivals worldwide. This album features four of her dynamic compositions, recorded live at the Vision Festival in 1998 and 2005. Borca's innovative playing transforms the bassoon into a powerful voice in free jazz, delivering intense, creative performances alongside top-tier musicians like Rob Brown, William Parker, and Susie Ibarra. Each track is a masterclass in improvisation, blending intricate bassoon lines with high-energy bass and drums to create something truly original.