Re: Percussion

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Re: Percussion
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Studio album by
Released1973
RecordedAugust 25, 1973
Genre Jazz
Length32:36
Label Strata-East
Producer M'Boom
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Re: Percussion is the debut album by American jazz percussion ensemble M'Boom recorded in 1973 for the Strata-East label. [1]

Contents

Another recording of the same name, with two compositions by Joe Chambers, was released on Baystate.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 and a half stars, stating, "The colorful sounds are full of surprises, and the music is both consistently stimulating and quite accessible". [2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Track listing

  1. "Morning, Noon, Midday" (Omar Clay, Warren Smith) - 5:44
  2. "Attention - Call & Response" (Richard "Pablo" Landrum) - 0:47
  3. "Jihad Es Mort" (Joe Chambers) - 8:15
  4. "Elements of a Storm / Thunder & Wind" (Warren Smith) - 2:00
  5. "Inner Passion" (Freddie Waits) - 4:04
  6. "Heaven Sent" (Roy Brooks) - 5:08
  7. "Onamotapoeia" (Omar Clay) - 6:38
  • Recorded on August 25, 1973

Personnel

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References

  1. Max Roach discography accessed May 27, 2011
  2. 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Allmusic Review accessed May 27, 2011