Ninni Morgia & William Parker “Prism” 2LP
“Prism” is the result of the collaboration between upright bassist William Parker and Italian guitarist Ninni Morgia.
William Parker needs no introduction; a master player of his instrument, Derek Bailey described him as “one of the few ones left who play pure Free Jazz”.
Ninni Morgia, after proving his talent and versatility on his previous works (Control Unit with Daniel Carter, The Right Moves, Quivers…) here reaches the top-level of avant guitar, his sounds ranging from Stockhausen’s tape experiments, to the saxophones of Anthony Braxton and Evan Parker. Such an alien guitar sound has rarely been heard, and still stays pure in its essence.
Parker also plays the slide whistle and a strange Spanish reed instrument called gralle. During the making of this recording, Parker asserted: “This is the music I have always had in my mind, the music I have been dreaming about. Music that inspires me with visions of colours, like the light reflecting through a prism”.
“You won’t hear anything else like this anytime soon” The Wire
“This record’s like a breath of fresh air compared to most of what seems to pass for ‘free’ improv these days, with a sound palette that’ll have you scratching your head in disbelief, baffled at how two men can produce such a wide variety of sounds. A veeeeery interesting release.. And a genuinely exploratory one!” Norman Records
“The pair make a strong statement” All About Jazz
PRISM II
Ninni Morgia: guitar
William Parker: upright bass, slide whistle, gralle
Recorded and mixed by Silvia Kastel
Mastered by Scott Colburn
[UM007] Ninni Morgia & William Parker “Prism” 2LP
