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| Muhal Richard Abrams | Primary Artist, Synthesizer, Piano, Conductor, Bells |
| Jack Walrath | Trumpet |
| John Purcell | Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone |
| Thurman Barker | Drums |
| Joel Brandon | Human Whistle |
| Joseph Daley | Tuba |
| Robert DeBellis | Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
| David Fiuczynski | Guitar |
| Eugene Ghee | Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone |
| Patience Higgins | Clarinet, Flute, Baritone Saxophone |
| Lindsey Horner | Bass |
| Alfred Patterson | Trombone |
| Mark Taylor | French Horn |
| Warren Smith | Timpani, Vibes |
| Brad Jones | Bass |
| Muhal Richard Abrams | Producer, Paintings |
| Giovanni Bonandrini | Executive Producer |
| Robert DeBellis | Contributor |
| Tommy Porter | Liner Notes |
Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
One of pianist/composer Muhal Richard Abrams' strongest big-band dates, this set has eight of his compositions interpreted by a most unusual group. Abrams is joined by four saxophonists including altoist John Purcell and baritonist Patience Higgins, a five-piece rhythm section with Warren Smith on vibes and timpani, trumpeter Jack Walrath, trombonist Alfred Patterson, Mark Taylor on French horn, Joe Daley on tuba, and Joel Brandon, who whistles. Brandon's otherworldly whistling which is often quite eerie certainly adds personality to some of the ensembles. Among the songs that are performed are "Plus Equal Minus Balance," "One for the Whistler," "Stretch Time," and a fairly...