"This is special for me. Evan Parker and Paul Rogers have given their permission for this release.
I asked Evan if he would write some notes but he wants me to do it – my memory of the gig. That was 33 years ago (1992), so I don’t remember much. It was at the old Vortex on Stoke Newington Church Street; I must have been sitting with Candy on a little table in front of the low stage. A Marantz cassette recorder in front of me and a cheap mic stand with a single stereo mic in front of that. The magic of tape recording has meant I have re-lived in greater detail what surely must have been memorable but not rememberable, if that’s possible. The music: I could trot out well worn phrases like ‘no pre-planning’, ‘close listening’, ‘instant reactions’, ‘repays repeated listening’ – all of which apply, but it doesn’t need explaining. All I can say is I have been listening to this recording a lot, especially in the last few months, and I think the music is phenomenal. I love it very much. I’d go as far to say this is my favourite Evan Parker album – but that’s just my opinion.

What to say about Evan and Paul? Their idiosyncrasies, symbiosis, and dovetailing here are both remarkable and exciting!! I was not that familiar with Louis Moholo (1940-2025) but the more I listen I hear how his under-stated drumming style is crucial to the open, transparent landscape of this set.

Thanks must go to John Thurlow and Pete Woodman at Jazz in Britain for agreeing to release this. Also to Alex Howe who tweaked the sound a bit for me. Lastly, this recording would not exist without Candy Stevens, whose driving me many miles to gigs back then was shamefully taken for granted. I very much hope that you enjoy this music." - Andy Isham