Name: In Concert At Yale University
Brand: Milford Graves

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SPRV194.1

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-24

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857661008346

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Black LP

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Milford Graves

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Rock-Pop

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Superior Viaduct

Milford Graves (August 20, 1941 – February 12, 2021) was an American jazz drummer, percussionist, Professor Emeritus of Music, researcher/inventor, visual artist/sculptor, gardener/herbalist, and martial artist. He made significant contributions to avant-garde music in the 1960s and is considered a pioneer of free jazz. Graves liberated percussion from its traditional timekeeping role and his innovative approach influenced many musicians. John Zorn described him as a "20th-century shaman."
Throughout his career, Milford Graves collaborated with notable artists such as Paul Bley, Albert Ayler, and the New York Art Quartet. His unique style and experimental techniques set him apart in the jazz scene. In addition to his musical endeavors, Graves was also an accomplished visual artist and sculptor.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Milford Graves had a passion for gardening and herbalism. He integrated these interests into his holistic approach to life and creativity. Additionally, he practiced martial arts which further shaped his discipline and focus as an artist.

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The late percussionist Milford Graves was one of the most unique artists the world has ever seen. Born in Jamaica, Queens in 1941, he began his career in the early '60s as a part of New York's vibrant Latin jazz scene. His focus quickly turned inward, shifting towards a practice that explored the very nature of self. From his work in the New York Art Quartet and collaborations with Albert Ayler, Sonny Sharrock and more to his important contributions during NYC's loft era-he is, simply put, free jazz royalty.In April 1966, the duo of Graves and pianist Don Pullen played at Yale University. As John Corbett writes in the liner notes, "This performance was something of a turning point for Graves. Until then he had been working in other people's bands or collective ensembles. He was phenomenally busy. In 1965 alone, he recorded with NYAQ (two LPs), Giuseppi Logan Quartet, Paul Bley Quintet and Lowell Davidson Trio, and he made his first recording released under his own name, Percussion Ensemble. Every one of these is important in it's own way, but none of them quite anticipate how radical was the music that he and Pullen would unleash that evening in New Haven."Originally released on the artists' own Self-Reliance Program label, this legendary one-night performance would be split into two volumes: In Concert At Yale University and Nommo. While rooted in African rhythms, Graves' music has it's own sense of time. As the drummer stated in a 1966 DownBeat interview, "Time was always there, and the time I see is not the same as what man says time is. It works by impulsion."

In Concert At Yale University

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Discover In Concert At Yale University by Milford Graves. Legendary percussionist explores the nature of self in this groundbreaking free jazz performance. Available on Superior Viaduct.