The Stone (Milford Graves and Bill Laswell album)

The Stone is a collaborative album by American avant-garde jazz drummer Milford Graves and bassist/producer Bill Laswell, released in 2004 on Laswell's MOD Technologies label. The album represents a meeting point between Graves' highly energetic and percussive approach to free improvisation and Laswell's dub-influenced sonic sensibilities and production techniques.

The album primarily features improvised duets between Graves and Laswell, with Graves often employing a wide range of percussion instruments beyond the standard drum kit. Laswell's contributions include bass lines, soundscapes, and electronic textures that complement and occasionally subtly manipulate Graves' raw and visceral drumming.

The Stone is considered a notable entry in both artists' discographies, highlighting their willingness to explore unconventional sonic territories. It stands out as a recording that blends acoustic instrumentation with electronic processing, demonstrating how free jazz improvisation can be situated within a more contemporary and experimental sonic context.