High Tide

"This CD Rom demonstrates the multimedia capabilities of digital radio, the future of radio broadcasting in the UK. Jazz on 3, BBC Radio 3's cutting-edge jazz programme recently recorded an exclusive live session with the musician Evan Parker. Closely collaborating with the musician, his group's session was enhanced with images, creative text and interviews." To enjoy this programme, your computer should have at least the following specification: PC: Pentium 120 processor or above, 8MB RAM, video capable of 640x480 resolution and 256 colours, Soundblaster 16 or compatible. Mac: PowerPC processor, System 7.6 or above, colour monitor capable of 640x480 resolution and 256 colours or above. A Something Else Production for BBC Digital Radio. Free with The Wire issue 195, May 2000. In picture card sleeve. (C) BBC MM CD-ROM extra materials include PCT images, WAV audio, QuickTime movies, and Adobe Flash animations. Intro narration: Hello and welcome from me, [a3917139], to Jazz On 3's first venture into the world of digital radio. As always, the centerpiece of the show is great live music, but in addition, this broadcast includes a few bonuses: twenty minutes of animation, a specially commissioned text inspired by the music, sketches of the musicians drawn at the session, interviews, biographies, and a photo gallery. The musicians at the heart of this jazz multimedia event, saxophonist [a42708], bassist [a212300], and percussionist [a187135], have been at the forefront of free music for over three decades. Each has revolutionised the way their instrument is played, and pushed the art of group interaction to new heights. They were joined for this session by another outstanding improviser, the pianist [a195813]. The piece you are about to hear, "High Tide", is a continuous twenty minute improvisation. You can find the accompanying text by legendary avant-garde poet [a179361] on the information page.