Schlippenbach Trio

Vortex, LondonPianist and composer Alex von Schlippenbach is one of the most influential of a postwar generation of German jazz musicians who revived the music after years of Nazi banishment. After a classical education in the 50s, Schlippenbach launched the pioneering Globe Unity Orchestra, and in 1970 formed an improv trio with his compatriot Paul Lovens on drums and British saxophonist Evan Parker. Now, the Schlippenbach Trio is celebrating its 40th birthday with the only preparation it knows...

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