Another brilliant Strata-East title has landed on my shelves. This time we have the debut by master double bassist Cecil McBee as a leader, fronting a large ensemble.
It starts off with a 11 minute double bass bowing extravaganza, on which McBee is playing two basses. Beautiful tune. You know you’re in for a treat after that one. As for the rest of the tunes, we get beautiful spiritual passages and avant-garde statements, post-bop goodness and some funky excursions. Completely outstanding music, all penned by McBee.
I’m also seeking high and low for his India Navigation-led session called ”Alternate Spaces”. Got his outing ”Turning Point” on that label secured some months ago.
The search for more stuff on one of the best jazz labels of all time continues…
