This intriguing double LP (the music has not yet been reissued on CD) was innovative composer
George Russell's first recording after breaking up his young combo of the early '60s. Recorded in Germany at a concert,
Russell (who plays fairly basic piano) is joined by cornetist
Don Cherry, trumpeter
Bertil Lovgren, trombonist
Brian Trentham, tenor saxophonist
Ray Pitts, bassist
Cameron Brown and drummer
Albert "Tootie" Heath for explorations of several lengthy pieces and a remake of "You Are My Sunshine." Most unusual is a suite dedicated to
Russell's Lydian concept that includes abstract versions of "Bags' Groove," "Confirmation" and "'Round Midnight."
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Scott Yanow, Rovi