To understand Wilkins’ lead sheets, one must first understand his ethos. In multiple interviews, Wilkins describes his compositions as "containers for improvisation" rather than rigid scripts. He often presents his music to his quartet (Micah Thomas on piano, Daryl Johns on bass, Kweku Sumbry on drums) via lead sheets that are deliberately sparse.
Wilkins describes his quartet as a conduit for a higher power. His lead sheets are designed to "chip away" at the band until they reach a state of collective improvisation. immanuel wilkins lead sheet work
Here is a look into how Wilkins uses the lead sheet as a gateway to "nothingness". 1. The "Metric Triangle" and Rhythmic Rigor To understand Wilkins’ lead sheets, one must first