Von Schlippenbach, Alexander -& Aki Takase-

Live At Cafe Amores

NoBusiness Records has unearthed 'Live At Café Amores,' a 1995 duet recording by pianists Alexander von Schlippenbach and Aki Takase, marking their third duet but the first sharing one piano. Far from limiting, this setup fosters creativity as the couple explores jazz's history with playful irreverence. Their setlist includes bold takes on classics like Frank Zappa's 'You Are What You Is,' reimagined as a lively barrelhouse romp, and Charles Mingus' 'Duke's Choice,' which transitions from moody keystrokes to rhapsodic energy. And with their exceptional chemistry and seamless collaboration the performance make it feel like one supernaturally talented pianist is playing.

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