A1. Nova
A2. Lions Of Juda
A3. Free Spirits - Unknown
B1. Long Time Black
B2. Sixth House
Bass [Acoustic] - Luis Angel Falcon
Bass [Fender] - Richard Williams
Drums - Steve Reid
Piano, Organ [Electric] - Les Walker
Producer - Steve Reid
Saxophone [Alto, Soprano, Tenor] - Joe Rigby
Trumpet - Ahmed Abdullah
Recorded March 25, 1976 at Studio WE New York City
'This is an astounding record by an artist who has been criminally neglected. The list of those who could make out jazz funky is a short one. Ornette of course springs to mind as do the musicians of the Art Ensemble and their Chicago brethren. Drummer Steve Reid must now be added to that list. From the swaggering thunder of 'Lions of Juda,' to the gentler songs that close this album, there's nary a misstep. This music is as beautiful and dangerous as a shower of broken glass -- just when you think you've got a song figured out, this clever group of largely unsung musicians heightens the tension and takes things careening off in an unexpected direction. Have no fear though, these men are always nothing if not firmly in control. This is a wonderful document of a long vanished New York scene that was long on every emotion, not just fury. Find this album and buy it.' ~ Rob Ferrier
didn't know til just recently that the superb jazz drummer Steve Reid croaked from complications of throat cancer back in April. what total drag, he was only 66. may his spirit live on. this is likely my favourite of his recordings. 320 blessings to the og illuminators
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