The Music Improvisation Company

The Music Improvisation Company
Studio album by
the Music Improvisation Company
Released1970 (1970)
RecordedAugust 25–27, 1970 (1970-08-25 – 1970-08-27)
StudioMerstham Studios
London, England
GenreFree jazz
Length46:04
LabelECM
ECM 1005 ST
ProducerManfred Eicher
The Music Improvisation Company chronology
The Music Improvisation Company
(1970)
The Music Improvisation Company 1968–1971
(1976)
Evan Parker chronology
The Topography of the Lungs
(1970)
The Music Improvisation Company
(1970)
Collective Calls (Urban) (Two Microphones)
(1971)
Derek Bailey chronology
The Topography of the Lungs
(1970)
The Music Improvisation Company
(1970)
Improvisations for Cello and Guitar
(1971)

The Music Improvisation Company is the debut album by the Music Improvisation Company, recorded over three days in August 1970 and released on ECM later that year. The quartet features saxophonist Evan Parker, guitarist Derek Bailey, Hugh Davies on various self-made electronic instruments, and percussionist Jamie Muir, with guest vocalist Christine Jeffrey appearing on two tracks.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Shapiro, R. Sessionography of Derek Bailey accessed May 5, 2016
  2. ^ Hsu, W. T. & Rousell, P. Discography of Evan Parker accessed May 5, 2016
  3. ^ ECM Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed May 5, 2016