Although the Harlem Boys Choir is occasionally utilized, and Pat Peterson takes a soulful vocal on "The Inner Voice," this CD is very much trumpeter Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson's date. The explorative trumpeter is heard at his absolute peak, taking lengthy and fiery improvisations that show off not only his virtuosity but his emotional range. The superlative band (tenor saxophonist George Adams, pianist Kenny Barron, cellist Diedre Murray, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Dannie Richmond) really inspires Peterson, who stretches the boundaries of his music toward gospel and soul without watering down the jazz content. This well-balanced set is one of Hannibal's finest recordings. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. The Angels of Atlanta (Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson)
2. The Story Teller (Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson)
3. The Inner Voice (Pat Peterson)
4. Mothers Land (Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson
5. Sometimes I Fell a Motherless Child (Traditional)
CECIL McBEE bass
DIEDRE MURRAY cello
DANNIE RICHMOND drums
KENNY BARRON piano
GEORGE ADAMS tenor saxophone
MARVIN 'HANNIBAL' PETERSON trumpet
PAT PETERSON vocals
THE HARLEM BOYS CHOIR
Recorded February 15 & 19, 1981 at Sound Ideas, New York City and Church of Intercession
Enja Records - enja 3085-2 Germany