The Fire Still Burns
by Alan Braufman

45 years after his debut album Valley of Search (1975/India Navigation), jazz saxophonist Alan Braufman returns. The Fire Still Burns has that gritty, forthright sensibility we hope to hear in sonic collaborations borne out of beauty and struggle, but there’s a populist ease that comes with age and reflection. Put simply it’s natural music – complementary, individual, and full of the sweet, hot taste of celebration.

https://alanbraufman.bandcamp.com/album/the-fire-still-burns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWsMZBHqzQk&list=OLAK5uy_mjdPHXOWYhIdQlr_-EUK5mSX7jcnTteOU&index=1

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Valley Of Search by Alan Braufman, released on India Navigation in 1975.

Andy Beta wrote for Pitchfork reviewing a reissue:

"...While the sleeve denotes nine selections, Valley of Search really moves as two sidelong suites. Across these large-scale pieces, the first takeaway might be that Braufman is often eclipsed by his excellent sidemen. That’s no knock against him: The album features one of the 1970s’ most formidable bassists in Cecil McBee, a nimble and foundation-deep heavyweight who could be both lyrical and primal as he held down the low end for Pharoah Sanders, Jackie Mclean, Andrew Hill, and Charles Lloyd. The extra percussion and whistles that add to the din come from Ralph Williams, a future collaborator of Wadada Leo Smith..."

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/alan-braufman-valley-of-search/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoJMDN5Zy7w

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Red Wings NCAA Prospects Report: Skating Into the Frozen Four

It’s officially the last week of college hockey for the 2022-23 season, which is always a very bittersweet time of year. As the season comes to a close, the national title is ready to be awarded to a well-deserving tea...

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https://thehockeywriters.com/red-wings-ncaa-prospects-report-frozen-four/?src=mast2

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