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Fans of Barre Phillips know well that the eclectic-minded and influential jazz musician could easily be considered as much a composer as he is a performer, and in this unique improvisational set that captures Phillips live on stage, music lovers are treated to a tantalizing glimpse at both sides of the gifted musical master. Equally comfortable working in film or theater as well as alongside such popular collaborators as Chick Corea, Don Ellis, and Ornette Coleman, Phillips offers concrete testament as to just why he is in such high demand at high profile concert venues across the globe.