1991 release ** "During the late '80s and early '90s, the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded a number of albums for the Japanese DIW label. While a couple of these releases were fine additions to their catalog (notably, Dreaming of the Masters, Vol. 1 and The Art Ensemble of Soweto), the majority found the band treading water, breezing through tunes and structures long a staple of their repertoire but rarely either breaking new ground or playing with inspiration. Dreaming of the Masters Suite is an example of this trend. Subtitled, "Music inspired by and dedicated to John Coltrane," the recording includes three covers of Coltrane classics ("Impressions," "Naima" and "Spiritual") as well as a rendition of the the Art Ensemble's often-played tribute "Ohnedaruth." "