The final record by the duo of trumpeter Jamie Branch and her longtime collaborator, percussionist Jason Nazary. Rest in peace Jamie. Anteloper is a particularly genre-defying project from the seemingly limitless creativity and improvisation of Jamie Branch. This group in particular is characterized by both musicians incorporation of synthesizers and other electronics into their jams. Pink Dolphins is very psychedelic and rhythmic and certainly drawing from classic krautrock and early cosmic synth in this way. What it doesn’t have is a clinical, progressive feeling, nor is it too free and airy. There’s a distinct edge to it with Branches punk attitude as strong as ever. An attitude well tempered by the increased psychedelic and spiritual vibe.

The record smolders with a heavy cosmic fire like albums by Sun Ra, Funkadelic or Lee Scratch Perry. The deconstructive attitude that provides common ground between dub and punk is as present in the jazz improvisations of Pink Dolphins as it is on any record by Bad Brains or The Clash. This is a really unique record that works at such a high level while being very grounded, psychedelic and fun. It’s one of the most track-by-track memorable improvisational albums in my entire collection. I’ll never tire of Anteloper, Jamie Branch forever.