Derek Bailey / Han Bennink / Evan Parker

Derek Bailey / Han Bennink / Evan Parker: Topographie Parisienne

by Mark Corroto
June 29, 2019

This analogy between free improvisation and human nature seems appropriate. Some people, seeing a burning building, will flee for their lives, while others run straight into the building. Mention the names of any member of this trio—Derek Bailey, Han Bennink or Evan Parker—to listeners and they either give a big hoorah or make a break for it. Now that we've cleared with room of runners, let those that remain rejoice in a rare recording of these improvisation masters ...