Formed in Chicago, the Creative Construction Company was initially a trio formed by Anthony Braxton, Leroy Jenkins, and Wadada Leo Smith. It originated at the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), a non-profit organization founded among others by pianist Muhal Richard Abrams and drummer Steve McCall.
After spending a few years in Europe, the trio returned to the United States, recording the present concert soon after. For the performance, they were joined by AACM co-founders Abrams and McCall, as well as by legendary bassist Richard Davis. Their unique performance, taped years before the three leaders gained well-deserved fame, still constitutes a landmark in modern jazz. - jazznblues.club
Tracks
1. Muhal (Part I)
2. Muhal (Part II) (Live Spiral)
3. No More White Gloves (With Sand Under Your Shoes Doing a Dance) (Part I)
4. No More White Gloves (With Sand Under Your Shoes Doing a Dance) (Part II)
MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS piano, cello, clarinet
STEVE McCALL drums, miscellaneous percussion
LEROY JENKINS violin, viola, recorder, xylophone, harmonica, bicycle horn
WADADA LEO SMITH trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn, seal horn, miscellaneous percussion
ANTHONY BRAXTON alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute, contrabass clarinet, orchestral chimes
Recorded May 19, 1970 at the Methodist Church (Peach Church), Washington Square, New York City
Muse LP MR5071 & Muse LP MR5097
Jazz District – 41920 CD (Japan)