Marilyn Crispell's 'Complicité' is a captivating album that showcases her exceptional pianistic skills, released on 12 July 2001 by Les Disques Victo. This 55-minute masterpiece is a testament to her innovative approach to free jazz, featuring eight intricate tracks, including 'Prayer', 'Triplosm, Pt. I', and 'Gesture Without Plot'. Recorded live at the Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville in Quebec, Canada, on 22 May 2000, 'Complicité' is part of a three-CD set that also features performances by pianist Paul Plimley and saxophonist John Oswald, as well as the renowned pianist Cecil Taylor.
Marilyn Crispell's performance on 'Complicité' is characterised by her unique ability to meander blissfully and chaotically, creating a vision of measured abandon. The album's eight tracks demonstrate her mastery of free jazz, blending floating bits of structure and melody with unbridled freedom. With 'Complicité', Marilyn Crispell invites listeners to experience the unbridled energy and creativity of her live performance, making this album an essential addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection.
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