Spontaneous – Albert Mangelsdorff Meets Masahiko Sato* – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

“Spontaneous” is a rare encounter between two innovators who both shaped and subverted the jazz tradition. German trombone virtuoso Albert Mangelsdorff, renowned for his pioneering use of multiphonics and his restless spirit, meets the refined, boundary-pushing Japanese pianist Masahiko Sato. Their collaboration is as unpredictable as it is rewarding—a series of dialogues where sound and silence are given equal weight, and every gesture feels both intentional and freshly discovered.

This record isn’t about conventional melodies or standard forms. Instead, it’s a genuine conversation: Mangelsdorff’s brass explorations intertwine with Sato’s crystalline, sometimes abstract piano work. The result is a set of improvisations that are both cerebral and deeply expressive, inviting the listener to eavesdrop on a creative process unfolding in real time. For collectors, “Spontaneous” captures a fleeting moment in the global evolution of jazz, when cross-cultural exchanges were rare and precious. For the adventurous listener, it’s a masterclass in listening and responding, where every phrase matters. This is jazz at its most fearless—unpredictable, intimate, and always alive.

Track List:
1 – Voices, Noises, Lungs’N’Tongues, Strings, And Things – 11:00
2 – Roots To Moods – 12:13
3 – Ludwig Van Watches – 6:01
4 – Cosmopolitans – 12:55
5 – Almapela – 10:34