Abstrusions + Absolutions

Tyshawn Sorey's 'Members... Don't!' and 'Monochromatic Light (Afterlife)'

Participant-observer: Tyshawn Sorey in the concert hall. (Courtesy of the artist)

Six weeks ago, I experienced a concert that basically blew my mind.

It was Tyshawn Sorey’s reinterpretation of the landmark 1968 Max Roach album Members, Don’t Git Weary. Originally presented a couple of years ago at the Winter Jazzfest on Max’s centennial, the project has d…