Poem for Malcolm LP (BYG) Dharma Critical Brass tells the story

Critical Brass tells the story of neofanfarrismo

Knox Chandler’s sonic endeavours

Raised during an era of assimilation

On her 2012 debut EP

the concluding four tracks almost feel like a self-contained suite

Poem for Malcolm LP (BYG) Dharma Critical Brass tells the storyPoem for Malcolm (1969) is a politically potent free jazz album recorded in Paris shortly after his relocation to Europe. The title track features Shepp's anguished spokenword dedication to Malcolm X over avantgarde improvisation, deeply expressing grief and determined activism. Backing Shepp is a stellar transatlantic ensemble blending innovation with tradition: Hank Mobley on tenor sax, Burton Greene on piano, Malachi Favors on bass, Claude Delcloo