(2-CD Set with 88 Page Book) Double CD anthology in cardboard sleeve compiling some of the most representative music from the classic New York label ESP-Disk, selected by Wu Ming 1 and edited by Pankow. Includes an 88 page book containing an essay in English and Italian plus 45 pages of many never before seen photos from the label's archives. The book and double CD are packaged together in a cardboard slipcase with full color cover art. The simplicity of the history, the unreleased material, the selection of tracks and the packaging makes "The Old New Thing" an essential work for both seasoned fans of free jazz and newcomers to this revolutionary musical universe. Featuring music from Sun Ra, Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, Charles Tyler, Free Music Quintet and more.