Myra Melford‘s Fire and Water Quintet (USA)
Myra Melford: piano| Ingrid Laubrock: saxophone | Mary Halvorson: guitar| Tomeka Reid: cello| Lesley Mok: percussions
Visionary pianist Myra Melford draws on the elemental nature of inspiration for her compelling new project, Fire and Water. The all-star ensemble brings together five leading voices in contemporary improvisational music: alongside Melford are guitarist Mary Halvorson, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, cellist Tomeka Reid, and drummer Lesley Mok. All five women are not only innovative composers and bandleaders, but also gifted and fearless improvisers, opening up countless paths for exploration. Melford makes full use of these uniquely expansive possibilities, creating a suite of new music that fluidly crosses the boundaries between composed material and conducted improvisation.
