The Awakening

Mirage (PCD-17837)

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Mirage

The Awakening

P-Vine

4995879178379

GEN 168831

PCD-17837

JAZZ

1

CD 29,98 €

No Mirage here – as the album's got a presence that's impossible to deny – a solid, soulful uttering from this key Chicago combo of the 70s!

The group's led by reedman Ari Brown – better known for his later avant work – and they've got a wicked blend of keyboards and horns with lots of complicated touches, played out over funky rhythms that are completely mindblowing!

The great Ken Chaney plays keyboards, and in addition to Brown's reeds, the set also features trumpet from Frank Gordon, trombone from Steve Galloway, and bass from Rufus Reid – plus cool percussion from Arlington Davis and Drasheer Khalid. Most cuts are instrumental, and recorded beautifully – but one number, "The Ultimate Frontier", also features vocals from Anita Jefferies.

PERSONNEL:

  • Ken Chaney - (keyboards)
  • Frank Gordon - (trumpet)
  • Steve Galloway - (trombone)
  • Richard (Ari) Brown - (tenor & soprano sax)
  • Arlington Davis, Jr - (drums)
  • Reggie Willis - (bass)

TRACKS:

  • 01. Mode For D.D.
  • 02. The Ultimate Frontier
  • 03. Just A Little Peace
  • 04. Slinky
  • 05. Mirage
  • 06. Glory To The Sun
  • 07. March On