One of the most compelling albums ever recorded by British alto genius
Joe Harriott – a very unusual record that has him working with guitarist Amanico D'
Silva, in a style that's got some wonderful modal undertones! The feel here is a bit like
Harriott's work with Michael Garrick – minus piano, of course – as he and D'
Silva work through some tunes that are long, filled with complicated rhythms, yet still have a magically dancing sound. The mood shifts a bit from track to track – as Norma Winstone comes in for wordless vocals on two numbers, and Ian Carr blows a bit on one tune – and there's one short track on the record that only features
Harriott's alto next to a bit of drums. Great stuff all around – with titles that include "NNNT", "Hum Donon", "Jaipur", "Stephano's Dance", and "Ballad For Goa".