12° of Freedom

Chicago Underground Duo

12° of Freedom

RELEASED: October 20, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Pursued 4:28 2. Not Quite Dark Yet and the Stars Shining Above the Withered Fields 6:32 3. January 15th 10:47 4. The Big Bang Theory 3:47 5. Waiting for You Is Like Watching Stillness Grow Into Enormous Wings 2:56 6. Twelve Degrees of Freedom 3:51 7. Lemon Grass 1:40 8. Gratitude 5:03 9. Into the Unanimous Blue 7:25
Historical Archive
12° of Freedom is an avant-garde jazz album by Chicago Underground Duo, composed of Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor. The album showcases their unique blend of experimental sounds, with a focus on improvisation and the exploration of electronic elements. The duo's work is characterized by a dynamic interplay between Mazurek's cornet and Taylor's percussion, creating a soundscape that is both intricate and fluid. This album is a significant entry in the Chicago jazz scene, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz and influencing a wave of contemporary artists.