Chicago Underground Duo In Praise of Shadows

"Consciously or otherwise, the Duo is making a musical statement: If improv is going to thrive in the 21st century, embracing textures from around the globe is inevitable."
"Mazurek is a player of great poise and elegance, while Taylor's deftness, imagination and formidable technical skill always make his playing a joy to listen to."
"[T]he duo make sure to never reach a defined space, alternating between spacious call-and-response, abstract soundscapes, and noise-induced ruckus."
3 stars out of 5 -- "It's young-at-heart stuff, the indie-rock ethic burned into jazz's avant wing....[With] abstractions that you can nail down pretty fast..."
"[T]he 12-minute title track starts with a stark, sparring between piano and drums, all oblique intrigue and Cubist shafts of vivid timbres."