Albert's Lullaby

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Albert's Lullaby - SSD 0077

HAL RUSSELL ~ MICHAEL STARON

~SPARROW~RICK SHANDLING~

"This disc is especially important because it is one of the amazing Russell's last recordings.." -- John Litweiler, Chicago 2000

One of the profound pleasures of the 20th and 21st centuries is that we can store art by way of tape, be it analog or digital. The dreams of creative artists are put on a sort of time hold, and future generations can experience their life and music. These direct to digital tracks, recorded in the last segment of Mr. Russell's life reflect the minds of mutual artists in spontaneous improvisation; the give and take of ideas drawing from Russell's deep well of life's melodies and dissonances. Complete freedom from the Chicago arena of improvisers led by session producer Mike Staron, a long time Russell collaborator.

In a packaged world it is fine to see the vessel destroyed, melted and contorted. The percussive arm of drummer Rick Shandling proves to be a feisty bed as ensemble members implode. For those of you alternative radio program directors who adhere to standard 5 minute major label playlists, READ NO MORE, and dwell in the ever so post modern easy chair of nothingness.

Pianist, composer and label founder Sparrow joins the gang for three cuts. Sessions were engineered and mastered at Sparrow Sound Design, Chicago by Sparrow and Joanie Pallatto.

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