Illuminate (Joe Morris and Rob Brown album)

Illuminate is a collaborative studio album by American free jazz guitar player Joe Morris and alto saxophonist Rob Brown. It was released in 1994 on the Leo Records label. The album showcases the duo's improvisational skills and their exploration of abstract musical forms within the free jazz idiom.

The album features no pre-composed material, relying entirely on spontaneous interaction and interplay between Morris and Brown. Their approach emphasizes melodic fragments, rhythmic variation, and textural exploration, often creating a dense and challenging listening experience. Both musicians are known for their technical proficiency and their ability to generate complex and compelling musical narratives in real-time.

Illuminate is often cited as an early example of Morris's and Brown's distinct approaches to free improvisation, pre-dating more widely known albums from both artists. It provides insights into the development of their respective styles and their capacity for collaborative musical innovation. The album received generally positive reviews, acknowledging its challenging but rewarding nature and its contribution to the free jazz landscape.

The album's tracklist is as follows: (List tracklist here, if available. Otherwise, indicate the number of tracks.) Due to the improvisational nature, track titles (if any) are suggestive of the sonic landscape explored rather than pre-determined themes.