"Purple Violets" captures Sam Rivers in a series of 2005 studio sessions that resulted in a powerful set of jazz fusion. The album showcases Rivers's distinctive tenor saxophone alongside a tight rhythm section.
- The album was recorded on June 29, 2005, at ILK Music Studios.
- "Purple Violets" was released by ILK Music in 2005.
- The release features Sam Rivers on tenor saxophone, with a supporting quartet.
Sam Rivers is a saxophonist, composer, and producer who has been a major force in avant-garde jazz since the 1960s. His work, often characterized by its intensity and improvisational freedom, has explored the boundaries of jazz, funk, and electronic music. At the time of "Purple Violets," Rivers was continuing his prolific recording career, which had already spanned decades and seen him release a significant body of work for labels like Blue Note and ECM.
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