Spiral Live at Montreux 1978
| Spiral Live at Montreux 1978 | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | July 22, 1978 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:28 | |||
| Label | Arista/Novus | |||
| Muhal Richard Abrams chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| DownBeat | [2] |
Spiral Live at Montreux 1978 is a live album by Muhal Richard Abrams recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released on the Arista Novus label in 1978.
Reception
[edit]The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Abrams' occasional use of devices from earlier styles (including a bit of dissonant stride and basslines à la Lennie Tristano) makes this music a bit more accessible than one might expect at times, but in general, this set is for listeners who enjoy hearing new approaches to musical freedom".[3]
DownBeat gave the album 5 stars.[2] Reviewer Bradley Parker-Sparrow wrote, "Ruthless clarity and a quality of raw unrestrained energy make this solo record a masterpiece."[2]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams
- "B Song" - 13:50
- "String Song" - 5:05
- "Voice Song" - 23:33
- Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland on July 22, 1978
Personnel
[edit]- Muhal Richard Abrams – piano
References
[edit]- ^ Allmusic Review
- ^ a b c Parker-Sparrow, Bradley (April 5, 1979). "Record Reviews". DownBeat. 46 (7): 33.
- ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 1, 2009