The music here is freely improvised, led by Irabagon on either tenor or sopranino saxophone over Parker and Barker's strong pulse and only occasionally breaking down into individual solos.
On Bakunawa, Irabagon makes extensive use of extended techniques and a wide range of tonality which can become rather irritating; by contrast, on Was One he integrates these unorthodox methods with a more tonal approach that feels more comfortable.
The call and response interaction between the players based on close listening is apparent on the title track and Was One, both dominated by Irabagon's tenor.
Irabagon also begins For Goya on sopranino while Parker plays the gralla, a double reed instrument from Catalunya. The call and response between the two also creates a unique and attractive texture.
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