ArtPepper, John Klemmer, Johnny Griffin, Joe Farr —
5 Birds & A Monk ... LP Galaxy, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Way more than just a bebop revival album – thanks to a hip array of reedmen that includes ArtPepper, John Klemmer, Johnny Griffin, JoeFarrell, Harold Land, and Joe Henderson – and rhythm by a trio with Stanley Cowell on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
The title's a great one for this post-Coltrane cooker from Elvin Jones – as the set really has Elvin exploring some really fresh currents in jazz, with a range of complicated rhythms that really pull the whole session along strongly! Rhythm is really set free on the record – as Elvin works to unlock some tremendous new possibilities in jazz, but all at a level that's quite different than his previous work with his famous leader – a rich tapestry of new spiritual expression that's carried off wonderfully by JoeFarrell on flute, tenor, and English horn – plus George Coleman on tenor, Pepper Adams on baritone, and a bit more flute from Fred Tompkins. There's no piano on the album at all – and Wilbur Little plays some tremendous bass, with some occasional conga work from Candido as well. Titles are all originals by group members – or Mrs Jones – and titles include "Whew", "Agenda", "Agappe Love", "Mr Jones", and "Yes". LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
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