From the same sessions that resulted in
Homeless, the free jazz tenor saxophonist
Charles Gayle pushes himself and his listeners on this rather intense set. With support by bassist
Sirone and drummer Dave Pleasant,
Gayle is unremittingly passionate on seven of his originals, including the lengthy "Spirits Before." The themes are discarded quickly, with the music focusing on group interaction, often violent screaming tenor, and fire. Depending on how open one's ears are, the results are either revelatory or unlistenable! However, one cannot doubt
Gayle's sincerity, musicianship, and courage. ~ Scott Yanow