On this 22-minute outing, Rutherford tag-teams trombone and electronics, letting things veer perilously close to mayhem, then reeling it all in at just the right moments. Rutherford’s control of his instrument and its underlying overtones and multiphonics augmented by use of vocal inflection and mutes was expansive as evidenced on classics like his solo “The Gentle Harm of the Bourgeoisie.” But for a short while in the late ‘70s, he experimented with the addition of electronics and a voice mic. Things start off with “Duet for One,” a solo for trombone and electronics recorded in November 1979. ![]() One might wonder whether these new recordings would offer up anything revelatory, but Davidson always manages to astound with his curatorial prowess, and this one is no exception. But Martin Davidson’s dedication continues to pay off as evidenced by this new compilation, gathering together previously unissued solos, along with a duo and a trio recorded just three months before he died. The trombonist appears on over 30 releases spanning from his participation in the 1966 Spontaneous Music Ensemble session “Challenge” to sessions just before his untimely death. ![]() ![]() By a quick count, Paul Rutherford is the most documented musician on the venerable Emanem label.
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