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This is an interesting set, teaming the adventurous altoist Steve Coleman with a group of veteran all-stars including tenor saxophonist Von Freeman, one of his inspirations. Also in the band are Dave Holland and the other members of the bassist's group at the time (trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith in addition to Coleman), plus guitarist Kevin Eubanks, second drummer Ed Blackwell and (in a bit of a surprise) pianist Tommy Flanagan. The music is essentially a quirky version of straight-ahead jazz with generally strong solos from the diverse players, hints of Coleman's M-Base music, and some blues. Intriguing but not essential.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Thad Jones, Composer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Dave Holland, Bass, Composer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Thad Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Kevin Eubanks, Guitar - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Main Artist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Kevin Eubanks, Composer, Guitar - Von Freeman, Tenor Saxophone - Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet - Tommy Flanagan, Piano - Dave Holland, Bass - Ed Blackwell, Drums - Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Drums, Percussion - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Album review
This is an interesting set, teaming the adventurous altoist Steve Coleman with a group of veteran all-stars including tenor saxophonist Von Freeman, one of his inspirations. Also in the band are Dave Holland and the other members of the bassist's group at the time (trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith in addition to Coleman), plus guitarist Kevin Eubanks, second drummer Ed Blackwell and (in a bit of a surprise) pianist Tommy Flanagan. The music is essentially a quirky version of straight-ahead jazz with generally strong solos from the diverse players, hints of Coleman's M-Base music, and some blues. Intriguing but not essential.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:31
- Main artists: Steve Coleman
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA Novus
- Genre: Jazz
(P) 1992 BMG Music
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