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Doneda/Frangenheim Murmuration FMR CD 585-1023 Tales from two continents, these duo improvisations by veteran Berlin-based double bassist Alexander Frangenheim show off his organic responses when duetting with different horn players. Basic Tracks, Frangenheim, part of ensembles with Günter Christmann and others, is from two live concerts with Maryland trombonist Patrick Crossland, an academic who moves between improv and notated music. Murmuration St in contrast captures consistent free music interactions with French saxophonist Michel Doneda who… Read More