This is an intriguing set, featuring the combination of drummer Andrew Cyrille, flutist James Newton and bassist Lisle Atkinson, a different kind of power trio. The music ranges from fairly free flights to "Inch Worm" (arranged by Sheila Jordan) and two versions of "A Tribute to Bu" (for Art Blakey). Due to the variety of the material (mostly originals) and the consistent brilliance of Newton, this CD is recommended to fans of advanced jazz. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. A Tribute To Bu (Take 1) Andrew Cyrille)
02. Oblong (James Newton)
03. Enter From The East (John Carter)
04. Inch Worm (Frank Loesser/arr Sheila Jordan)
05. Nicodemus (Andrew Hill)
06. Aftermath (John B. Gordon)
07. Hit It (Lisle Atkinson)
08. Olmecas (Dedicated To Ivan Van Sertima) (James Newton)
09. Good To Go (Andrew Cyrille)
10. Fate (Andrew Cyrille)
11. A Tribute To Bu (Take 2) (Andrew Cyrille)
ANDREW CYRILLE drums
LISLE ATKINSON bass
JAMES NEWTON flute
Recorded October 17-18, 1995 at Mu Rec Studio, Milano, Italy
Soul Note – 121292-2