On 1992 after the great flood of the Chicago River legendary icon of jazz/improvised music master Hal Russell and great Joel Futterman did a large, two days performance for the victims of the cataclysm. It was pyrotechnic, but at the same time full of fire, lyric, and abstract flavor concerts. We are honored that Joel decide to release this long-awaiting music in full length without any overdubs on our label. Over 3 hours of music on 3 CDs!
Hal Russell - Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Trumpet, Drums, Percussion
Joel Futterman Piano, Curved soprano saxophone, Indian Flute, Percussion
All compositions by Hal Russell/Joel Futterman
The Chicago River Poems by Philip Egert
Recorded April 24,25,1992 live at the Southend Music Works in Chicago
Mastered by Benjamin Tomassetti at James River Audio and Media, Newport News, Virginia.
Each track is a complete unedited first take with no overdubs,
and is in the order in which it was recorded.
Copyright 2012 jdf
Liner Notes: Marc Medwin
Graphic designer: Semafor
Executive Producer: Maciej Karłowski