Trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, improviser and theoretican, Wadada Leo Smith is one of the most improtant composers of our time. An original member of Chicago's AACM, his excitiing pieces blending composition and improvisation have been performed by many of the world's most important ensembles and soloists. Featuring an exotic composition for chamer ensemble and gamelan quartet, a beautiful solo piece for viola, a bass contions, Wadada considers Light Upon Light his best recording to date.