The world of improvisational music lost one of its biggest icons a couple of days ago. Barre Phillips, a bassist known for his being adaptable to any style, passed away on December 28. He worked with legends like Jimmy Giuffre, Paul Bley, Archie Shepp, Peter Brötzmann (whom we also lost not so long ago), Derek Bailey and a host of others.
This recording comes, as the label Bandcamp site states, from “…a solo concert recorded in Canada by French-based US bassist Barre Phillips from the 35th International Festival Music Festival of Victoriaville in 2019… exemplary concert showing his masterful skills and ability to captivate then and now.”
Rest in peace, Barre. Respect to Les Disques VICTO for releasing this live performance.
