Muhal Richard Abrams - Think All, Focus One (1995)

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Artist: Muhal Richard Abrams
Title: Think All, Focus One
Year Of Release: 1995
Label: Black Saint [120 141-2]
Genre: Jazz, Free Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log,scans) | MP3/320 kbps
Total Time: 56:33
Total Size: 295 MB(+3%) | 134 MB(+3%)
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist

01. Before and After (Abrams) - 8:37
02. The Harmonic Veil (Abrams) - 6:23
03. Crossbeams (Abrams) - 8:42
04. The Junction (Abrams) - 8:33
05. Scaledance (Abrams) - 5:55
06. Encore (Abrams) - 12:46
07. Think All, Focus One (Abrams) - 5:37

personnel :

Muhal Richard Abrams - piano, synthesizer
Eddie Allen - trumpet
Eugene Ghee - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Alfred Patterson - trombone
David Gilmore - guitar
Brad Jones - bass
Reggie Nicholson - drums

The seven compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams on this release can be considered part of a suite. Although there are no memorable melodies, the music flows from one piece to another and stays consistently stimulating; the only exception is the closing "Think All, Focus One" which has Abrams on synthesizer and seems quite directionless. Otherwise many moods are covered, from a dirge-like "The Harmonic Veil" and the complex but often exuberant "Crossbeams" to the swinging (in its own fashion) "Scaledance" and a funky jam on "Encore." The highly expressive trumpeter Eddie Allen (who is masterful with a wa-wa mute) is often the lead voice although guitarist David Gilmore also makes a strong impression and the leader's piano (which often drops out) keeps the musicians on track; tenorman Eugene Ghee, trombonist Alfred Patterson, bassist Brad Jones and drummer Reggie Nicholson complete the unit. Due to the frequently dense ensembles of the septet and the complexity of the music, this set will take several listens to fully absorb, but it is well worth the effort.~ Scott Yanow

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