Spiral Live at Montreux 1978

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Spiral Live at Montreux 1978
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Live album by
Muhal Richard Abrams
Released1978
RecordedJuly 22, 1978
Genre Jazz
Length42:28
Label Arista/Novus
Muhal Richard Abrams chronology
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(1978)		Spiral Live at Montreux 1978
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Professional ratings
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Spiral Live at Montreux 1978 is a live album by Muhal Richard Abrams recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released on the Arista Novus label in 1978.

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Abrams' occasional use of devices from earlier styles (including a bit of dissonant stride and basslines à la Lennie Tristano) makes this music a bit more accessible than one might expect at times, but in general, this set is for listeners who enjoy hearing new approaches to musical freedom". [3]

DownBeat gave the album 5 stars. [2] Reviewer Bradley Parker-Sparrow wrote, "Ruthless clarity and a quality of raw unrestrained energy make this solo record a masterpiece." [2]


Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

  1. "B Song" - 13:50
  2. "String Song" - 5:05
  3. "Voice Song" - 23:33

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic Review
  2. 1 2 3 Parker-Sparrow, Bradley (April 5, 1979). "Record Reviews". DownBeat . 46 (7): 33.
  3. ↑ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 1, 2009
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