First Look, Chicago Duos is an album by American jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell with Asian American bassist Tatsu Aoki, which was released in 2005 on the Chicago-based Southport label.

First Look, Chicago Duos
Studio album by Roscoe Mitchell
Released	2005
Recorded	December 21 & 22, 2003; February 12, 2004
Studio	Sparrow Sound Design, Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	68:41
Label	Southport
Producer	Roscoe Mitchell, Tatsu Aoki
Roscoe Mitchell chronology
Solo [3] (2004) First Look, Chicago Duos (2005) Turn (2005)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Stimulated by the virtuosic bassist Tatsu Aoki during a series of freely improvised but purposeful duets, Mitchell utilizes circular breathing liberally, sometimes performing a wild string of notes."[1]

The JazzTimes review by Marc Masters says "Both musicians roam comfortably around the tonal spectrum: Mitchell moves from sliding sax and breathy flute to ringing bells and rattling chimes, while Aoki delivers thick plucks, textured bowing and precise percussion."[2]

In a review for All About Jazz, John Kelman notes that "Mitchell and Aoki explore all manner of dynamic range. Yet despite its unequivocal freedom, First Look rarely becomes harsh or jagged."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Mitchell / Aoki

1. "In" – 8:10
2. "East Side Easy" – 5:54
3. "Number Five Wings Place" – 8:01
4. "The Journey" – 15:11
5. "Glide" – 7:53
6. "Dot" – 8:00
7. "Journey for the Cause" – 4:53
8. "Yoshihashi" – 4:02
9. "Out" – 6:37

Personnel

• Roscoe Mitchell - reeds, flute, percussion
• Tatsu Aoki – bass, percussion

References