Birth and Rebirth

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Birth and Rebirth
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Studio album by
Released1978
RecordedSeptember 7, 1978
Genre Jazz
Length43:24
Label Black Saint
Producer Giacomo Pellicciotti
Max Roach chronology
Confirmation
(1978)
Birth and Rebirth
(1978)
M'Boom
(1979)
Anthony Braxton chronology
For Four Orchestras
(1978)
Birth and Rebirth
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Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979
(1979)

Birth and Rebirth is an album by American jazz drummer Max Roach and saxophonist Anthony Braxton. [1] It was recorded in 1978 for the Italian Black Saint label. [2]

Contents

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Braxton (who performs on alto, soprano, sopranino and clarinet) and Roach continually inspire each other, which is probably why they would record a second set the following year. Stimulating avant-garde music." [3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Track listing

All compositions by Max Roach and Anthony Braxton
  1. "Birth" - 9:40
  2. "Magic and Music" - 6:36
  3. "Tropical Forest" - 5:05
  4. "Dance Griot" - 5:06
  5. "Spirit Possession" - 6:44
  6. "Soft Shoe" - 2:57
  7. "Rebirth" - 7:16

Personnel

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References

  1. Blake, Ran (29 Mar 1979). "Third Stream: Anthony Braxton". Bay State Banner. No. 25. p. 14.
  2. Max Roach discography accessed May 24, 2011
  3. 1 2 Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed May 24, 2011.
  4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1221. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.
  5. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide . USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp.  169. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.