Don Cherry Trio live from Studio 105 Maison de l’ORTF Paris on 18th March 1967.
Having played with a who’s who of cutting-edge American jazz musicians (including Ornette Coleman Albert Ayler Sonny Rollins Archie Shepp and Pharoah Sanders) by the mid-60s Don Cherry was spending increasing amounts of time in Europe. There he developed his concept of a symphony for improvisers wherein form was more important than melody. This remarkable set was broadcast on French radio station ORTF in Paris March 1967 and is a fiery document of the trumpeter at his peak. It’s presented here with background notes and images. Digitally remastered for greatly enhanced sound quality.
Featuring; Don Cherry (cornet piano bamboo flute gong) - Karl Berger (vibes marimba piano cleste percussion) - Jacques Thollot (drums bells timbales)

1. Infant Happiness
2. Symphony For Improviser
3. Elephantasy