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Paul H. Taylor

Dominic Duval is one of the finest and most prolific bassists on the contemporary scene, having played and recorded with some of the greatest names in jazz and new music. Duval's recent tenure with pianist Cecil Taylor's trio has cemented his reputation as one of free jazz's important figures. The bassist has performed and recorded with such notables as saxophonists Joe McPhee, Ivo Perelman, Glen Spearman, Chris Kelsey, Mark Whitecage, and composer Pauline Oliveros.  Duval leads and co-leads a number of ensembles himself, including the critically-acclaimed C.T. String Quartet, Trio X, "The Wedding Band", and the Dominic Duval String Ensemble.

American-born Chinese composer/violinist Jason Kao Hwang has received great critical acclaim for both his work with the Far East Side Band as well as his commercial compositions.   An original cast member of Broadway's M Butterfly, he performed music he co-arranged for this Tony Award winning drama. He has recorded with numerous artists including Anthony Braxton, Henry Threadgil, Butch Morris, and Reggie Workman.

The Experiment
   Dominic Duval (Hutchins Bass)
   Jason Kao Hwang (violin)

The first time that these two great improvisers appear together in a tour de force of stringed sonorities that will take you deep in the mind.

“Listen to fantastic, flowing landscapes singing in a beautiful, eternal language. Acoustic or electronic, traditional or "out" - all sounds, all colors, all shapes and all textures are expressive of the human experience. You will recognize everything and nothings on this recording. This music is both a mirror and a window. This music is the tradition of jazz...Enjoy!" -- Jason Kao Hwang

8 tracks in 56:25 minutes.

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the experiment

Two night birds stand perched on the edge of forever,
rejecting primal fear and embracing the joy of discovery.
In a literal leap of faith, they step off into the space/time continuum.
They rush at the wind, and having caught it,
they soar on rising thermals of history and emotion.
What is the meaning of strings?
No tether holds them to the earth.
No bonds restrain their spirits.
No ties bind them to yesterday.
To night birds stand perched on the edge of forever!

-- Joe McPhee
December 18, 1999