Young at Heart/Wise in Time

by Muhal Richard Abrams

Overview

Muhal Richard Abrams, as the founder of the AACM in Chicago, has been one of the unsung leaders of the avant-garde ever since the mid-'60s. A versatile pianist, Abrams is heard in two different settings on this, his second session as a leader. "Young at Heart" finds him stretching out on a solo piano performance that hints at earlier styles while exploring the potential sounds and silence of free jazz. Wise in Time has Abrams functioning as part of an explorative quintet with trumpeter Leo Smith and altoist Henry Threadgill, both of whom were unknown youngsters at the time. Fascinating music, it is recommended strictly for the open-eared listener who does not demand that all jazz swing conventionally. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/27/1996
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153042325
Rank:	118437

Tracks

1. Young at Heart
2. Wise in Time

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Muhal Richard Abrams   Primary Artist,Piano
Wadada Leo Smith   Guest Artist,Flugelhorn,Trumpet
Henry Threadgill   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Lester Lashley   Bass,Percussion
Richard Abrahams   Piano
Thurman Barker   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Roy Lewis   Photography
Dave Antler   Engineer
John B. Litweiler   Liner Notes
Zbigniew Jastrzebski   Cover Design
Paul Serrano   Remixing
Chuck Nessa   Reissue Producer
Robert G. Koester   Producer,Supervisor
Kate Hoddinott   CD Package Design