Robert Barry & Fred AndersonBest Robert Barry & Fred Anderson Albums Ranked

Duets 2001

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7.6

“In jazz, no piano, no guitar and no bass means no chords. And as Ornette Coleman shouted at the world, no chords = freedom. Without chords to guide a tune, it can logically go just about anywhere at any given time. For the improvising soloist, this means increased possibilities. For the novice listener, it can mean serious confusion. No chords can leave you asking, "Where are the freakin' tunes, m”