The adventurous playing and writing on this reissue hint at both avant-garde jazz and 20th century classical music. Pianist/composer Anthony Davis (who wrote all of the music for the set) is joined by violinist Leroy Jenkins, cellist Abdul Wadud, and drummer Pheeroan akLaff on the three-part "Suite for Another World" and "Estraven," while taking "Of Blues and Dreams" as a solo piano feature. The music is episodic and somewhat cinematic, with some intriguing interplay among the musicians even if the overall project is not overly memorable. Worth a couple listens.
Tracks
1. Of Blues and Dreams
2. Suite for Another World: Lethe
3. Suite for Another World: Graef
4. Suite for Another World: Madame Xola
5. Estraven
LEROY JENKINS violin
ABDUL WADUD Cello
PHEEROAN AKLAFF drums
ANTHONY DAVIS piano
All music composed by Anthony Davis
Recorded July 30-31, 1978 at Downtown Sound
Sackville Recordings - SKCD2 3020