A second pairing of the Art Ensemble Of Chicago and the Amabutho Male Chorus – one that's indicated not just
in the title of the record, but
in a changing of the group's name! The sound here is even more Afro-styled than the previous effort – coming across right from the start with a bold, righteous vibe that's quite unique – almost a bit more confident than some of the Ensemble's other work of the time – and executed
in a way that really shows that confidence! The male voices aren't always
in strong focus, which still leaves plenty of space for the group's creative instrumental interplay – and titles include "Colors One", "US of A/
U of SA", "Zola's Smile", "America", and "You Got It".
(Jazz, Global Grooves) (Barcode has a cutout hole.)