Monday 25 May 2009

Art Ensemble Of Chicago - Reese & The Smooth Ones (1969)

1 Reese/The Smooth Ones, Pt. 1 (Mitchell) 20:02
2 Reese/The Smooth Ones, Pt. 2 (Mitchell) 20:57


Beautiful work from the Art Ensemble -- and one of their undisputed classics! The record features some of the most perfectly realized moments the band ever cut to wax, with a blend of whimsical multi-instrumental improvisation, and a strong sense of the spiritual tradition in jazz. The album features one long piece -- "Reese & The Smooth Ones" -- and it's a stunning array of spontanteous instrumentation, with a jagged sound that never stops reinventing itself!

Lester Bowie- Trumpet, Drums (Bass), Flugelhorn, Horn, Multi Instruments

Joseph Jarman- Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Conga, Gong, Marimba, Oboe,Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Whistle (Human),Multi Instruments, Bells, Vibraphone, Siren

Roscoe Mitchell - Clarinet, Flute, Conga, Cymbals, Gong, Sax (Alto),Sax (Bass), Sax (Soprano), Whistle (Human) Drums (Steel), Multi Instruments, Bells, Logs, Siren

Malachi Favors - Bass, Multi Instruments
Famoudou Don Moye- Drums.

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