Two for Two

In early May 2011, pianist 's penchant for collaborative duo improvisation manifested itself as , a 16-track album shared with master percussionist . Most of the pieces are based upon their original ideas; additional compositional credits cite , , and the team of and , who are represented here by their most famous hit tune, "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?" 's discography is peppered with precedents for this creative tete-a-tete. As the 20th century drew to a close, she paired up with (1990), (1993-1994), and (1995). Later developments involved , and . A master drummer and multi-instrumentalist who also plays found objects, is a beloved hero to listeners all over the world who cherish the liberating effects of freely improvised music. He came up working with people like . Subsequent adventures involved over-the-top collaborations with . 's approach to musicality is refreshingly broad and inclusive of the entire century-long bundle of traditions called jazz. While clearly devoted to and capable of muscling the keyboard like , or , she is also well-versed in the early strata from through 's artistry combines the spirits of these musical ancestors with the modern influences of . Taking all of this into account, a one-on-one / collaboration appears to have been almost inevitable. The predictably unpredictable results are sure to gratify seasoned modern jazz lovers and dazzle impressionable listeners unfamiliar with this kind of creative exchange. ~ arwulf arwulf