Solo - Leroy Jenkins

Editorial Reviews
Julian Cowley, The Wire
"Solo includes a stirring interpretation of John Coltranes "Giant Steps", and an eloquent reading of Dizzy Gillespies "Wouldnt you". Yet neither here nor in his original compositions does Jenkins subordinate his musical judgment to the dictates of generic convention. In short, this is a magisterial and exemplary demonstration of the improvisors art, beautifully controlled, yet open to surprise."

Robert Carl, Fanfare
"... this disc is a wonderful document of a real American original at work. It is also highly recommended for any string player or lover of string music willing to have his/her ears stretched."

Album Description
Leroy Jenkins plays violin and viola in a concert recorded live at the Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Fe

"Among improvising violinists, Leroy Jenkins is preeminent where innovation, imagination and individualism are considered. Not only has he expanded the improvising violinist's palette via extended technique, but his sound and approach are unique. This solo concert recording can be seen as a follow-up to the much-admired 1977 India Navigation (IN 1028) LP, "Solo Concert." Leroy Jenkins is an artist to be treasured. He makes music of great depth, passion and intellectual substance. The Santa Fe audience experienced the special magic of a Leroy Jenkins solo concert on October 24, 1992. Now, with this compact disc, you can too." -- Carl Baugher

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    "Among improvising violinists, Leroy Jenkins is preeminent where innovation, imagination and individualism are considered. Not only has he expanded the improvising violinist's palette via extended technique, but his sound and approach are unique. This solo concert recording can be seen as a follow-up to the much-admired 1977 India Navigation (IN 1028) LP, "Solo Concert." Leroy Jenkins is an artist to be treasured. He makes music of great depth, passion and intellectual substance. The Santa Fe audience experienced the special magic of a Leroy Jenkins solo concert on October 24, 1992. Now, with this compact disc, you can too." -- Carl Baugher
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