Derek Bailey/ Tony Bevan/ Paul Hession/ Otomo Yoshihide - Good Cop, Bad Cop

Recorded at Frakture festival in Liverpool, 2003, “Good Cop, Bad Cop” beautifully documents this tantalising
meeting of 4 giants of improvisation, each universally revered in their own field. Bailey and Otomo have famously
sent shockwaves through international notions of improvisation over the years, and Bevan and Hession are rightly
regarded as part of the very backbone of the UK’s free music scene. Together, their sum even exceeds the
promise of the parts, Hession’s rhythmic shards and rumbles throwing angular riddles against which the various
species of sax, guitars and electronics each argue their troublesome cases. The recording begins with the full
quartet, breaks down and careers exquisitely through the possible duo combinations before the quartet
reassembles like some devilish and rhythmically spasticated Optimus Prime. This cd on the burgeoning NO-FI label
marks the coming together of 4 legendary performers for an outstanding set that is essential listening for anyone
with an interest in musical freedom. Recorded by Chris Trent. Mastered by Patrick Klem. Sleeve designed by John
Wiese.

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