Thankfully, Knitting Factory Records has reissued much of Rashied Ali’s long-defunct and much-sought-after Survival Records catalog. Duo Exchange is the original first release from that label, and the recording lends much credibility to Ali’s choice to start his own label. The interaction between Ali and Frank Lowe is exciting and of a consistently high level, making this recording a worthy and historical addition to the collections of all fans of avant-garde duos. – Wilson McCloy
