Trombone titan Ray Anderson and tenor sax visionary Ivo Perelman invite listeners into the mystical forge of creation with their electrifying new album, 12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy. Released today via Fundacja Słuchaj, this duo recording captures two masters of free improvisation transmuting raw sound into pure gold across twelve transformative tracks.
Anderson's growling, buoyant trombone weaves serpentine lines and thunderous bursts, while Perelman's tenor sax erupts in fiery spirals and haunting whispers. Together, they alchemize tension into transcendence, blending Anderson's blues-infused grit with Perelman's boundless invention. Recorded in a single, electric session, each stage unfolds with unbridled spontaneity, revealing the duo's telepathic rapport honed over decades.