For the last 12 months or so, I’ve been exploring some of the free music – Parker, himself, prefers creative music - coming out of New York.

It’s been confusing, to say the least. So many half-remembered names, and even more new ones.

I only wish I’d found this page earlier. I don’t agree with all the opinions, but they’re in the right ballpark for the CDs I’ve bought.

Base Fiddles and Nu Bop:
A Consumer Guide to William Parker, Matthew Shipp, et al.

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1. Ernie & chums are back on the case
2. Is writing for the Web so different?
3. Should music become “interactive” and “creative”?