A radiant manifesto of artistic freedom, fLuXkit Vancouver (i̶t̶s suite but sacred) brings together a composition in four movements written and performed by Darius Jones on alto saxophone, long-time collaborator Gerald Cleaver on drums, and four Vancouver-based string musicians: violinists Jesse Zubot and Josh Zubot, cellist Peggy Lee and bassist James Meger; with original artwork by Stan Douglas and liner notes by poet Harmony Holiday.
Commissioned by Western Front, Jones drew inspiration from the artist-run centre's art is life ethos and its legacy of exchange with creative musicians such as George Lewis and Ornette Coleman. The work was composed across a series of residencies in 2019 and 2022.
12” vinyl LP
Northern Spy and We Jazz Records (2023)