Sympathy (Raphe Malik album)

Sympathy is a jazz album by trumpeter Raphe Malik, released in 1999 on Eremite Records. The album features Malik leading a quartet that includes Sabir Mateen on reeds, Peter Kowald on bass, and Jackson Krall on drums.

The album showcases Malik's distinctive free jazz style, blending elements of hard bop and avant-garde improvisation. Kowald's arco bass playing and Mateen's energetic saxophone contributions add layers of texture and intensity to Malik's trumpet work. Krall's drumming provides a dynamic and often frenetic rhythmic foundation.

Sympathy consists of several extended improvisations, characterized by their intensity, collective interplay, and exploration of timbre and dynamics. While adhering to the tenets of free jazz, the music retains a strong sense of melodic and rhythmic coherence, creating a compelling and challenging listening experience. The album is considered a significant entry in Malik's discography and a noteworthy example of late-period free jazz.