The Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra - Rejoicing With The Light (1983)
Artist: The Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra, Muhal Richard Abrams
Title: Rejoicing With The Light
Year Of Release: 1983
Label: Black Saint
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 41:35
Total Size: 194 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Rejoicing With The Light
Year Of Release: 1983
Label: Black Saint
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 41:35
Total Size: 194 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. The Heart Is Love And "I Am" (10:25)
2. Blessed Be The Heavens At 12 (09:33)
3. Bloodline (07:54)
4. Rejoicing With The Light (08:42)
5. Spiral To Clarity (04:38)
Muhal Richard Abrams blended vintage and progressive sensibilities on this outstanding 1984 session. It was a large band outing, and Abrams assembled many of the finest active improvisers. His orchestra did not include just saxophones and trumpets, but also French horns, bass clarinets, cello, guitar, vibes, and timpani. This assured Abrams a varied, rich sound with multiple options. He led the orchestra through pieces that were sometimes introspective and other times jubilant and swinging, but never simple or predictable. This session was a challenging, instructive, and entertaining lesson in modern big band writing, arranging and performing. © Ron Wynn