One of bassist David Friesen's better jazz sessions as a leader, this set (which has been reissued by other labels on CD) has some excellent playing by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson on "Amber Skies" and "Underlying," a rare opportunity for flutist Paul Horn to take a solo in a straight-ahead setting ("Blue and Green"), and was the first opportunity that pianist Chick Corea and drummer Paul Motian had to work together; percussionist Airto completes the sextet. The diverse originals, all by Friesen, feature each of the players quite favorably, and the overall results are stimulating. - Scott Yanow
Tracklist
1. Amber Skies (David Friesen)
2. Blue And Green (Miles Davis/Bill Evans)
3. Underlying (David Friesen)
4. Jenelle Number Four (Paul Patterson)
5. In The Place Of Calling
6. Sitka In The Woods (David Friesen)
7. Voices (David Friesen)
DAVID FRIESEN bass
PAUL MOTIAN drums
PAUL HORN flute
AIRTO MOREIRA percussion
CHICK COREA piano
JOE HENDERSON tenor Saxophone
Recorded January and April 1983 at Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA
West Wind – WW 2099 / QCD-4005