The fifth and final chapter of John Carter’s project to musically portray the history of African Americans deals with the past hundred years. Because the music (despite titles such as "Sippi Strut" and "52nd Street Stomp") does not refer to earlier styles and instead stays unremittingly avant-garde, this set is a bit of a disappointment. Some of the playing by the octet (particularly trumpeter Bobby Bradford and trombonist Benny Powell) is quite excellent but the singing of Teerry Jenoure gets jarring within a short time. This music is easier to respect than to love. - Scott Yanow
Enero 7, 2011
me too love the music of John Carter who remains in my opinion one of the most important afroamerican musician of the past forty years, and one of the most underrate if not neglected. I have Castles, this one, Night Fire, Dahuwe, A Suite Of early... When I began downloading from the net Carter has been (togheter with Lacy, Jenkins Braxton and Threadgill) one of the first and most requested by me. I've found nearly his complete discography but some weeks ago my hard drive broke down with a lot oj J C music. Here You can find other titles: http://inconstantsol.blogspot.com
Tracks
1. Sippi Strut
2. Spats
3. City Streets
4. And I Saw Them
5. 52nd Street Stomp
6. Hymn to Freedom
JOHN CARTER clarinet
BOB BRADFORD trumpet
ANDREW CYRILLE drums
MARTY EHRLICH bass clarinet, flute
FRED HOPKINS bass
TERRY JENOURE violin, vocal
BENNY POWELL trombone
DON PRESTON keyboards and electronics
GOSPEL MUSICIANS - Yes My Jesus Lives
BILL MARSHALL organ
Recorded at A&R Recording Studio, NYC, April1989
All compositions composed and arranged by John Carter
GRAMAVISION R2 79422