Don Cherry

Acclaimed free jazz improvisor and all round American music maestro Don Cherry has a vast discography that covers just about all points on the spectrum. Here & Now found the famed trumpeter work with plenty of epic rock guitars on a collection of high octane and dense tracks. They were recorded in December 1976 and released on Atlantic in the same year and a wealth o guest musicians continued to the record's rich sonic tapestry. It might not be his most famous work but it has lots of interesting polyrhythmic percussion work that is well worth checking out.

It also boasts a fantastic supporting cast with Michael Brecker, Collin Walcott, Marcus Miller, Tony Williams, Steve Jordan, and guitarist Stan Samole, who particularly shines.

PERSONNEL:

• Don Cherry - (trumpet, flute)
• Stan Samole - (guitar)
• Cliff Carter - (keyboard)
• Neil Jackson - (bass)
• Steve Jordan . (drums)
• Sammy Figueroa - (congas)
• Raphael Cruz - (percussion)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Mahakali
• A2. Universal Mother
• A3. Karmapa Chenno

• SIDE B
• B1. California
• B2. Buddha’s Blues
• B3. Eagle Eye
• B4. Surrender Rose
• B5. Journey of Milarepa
• a) Shanti
• b) The Ending Movement - Liberation (From Welkin of Infinity)