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*2025 much needed repress!* Reissue of Don Cherry's 'Relativity Suite', recorded with the Jazz Composer's Orchestra in 1973. At this time, Cherry was becoming increasingly interested in Middle Eastern and traditional African and Indian music, having traveled extensively and studied with Indian musician Vasant Rai. This suite of songs was particularly influenced by the Indian karnatic singing tradition, as can be heard from the very opening moments of the album. Featuring Carla Bley on piano, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums, as well as an extended horn and string section.
Details
Cat. number: MJJ359LP
Year: 2025
Notes:
Recorded on February 14, 1973 at Blue Rock Studio, New York City
Release notes:
Recorded on February 14, 1973 at Blue Rock Studio, New York City
"MJJ359 LP" and a barcode appear on a sticker.
Tracklist
| A1 | Tantra | 8:00 | |
| A2 | Mali Doussn'gouni | 5:40 | |
| A3 | Desireless | 1:22 | |
| B1 | The Queen Of Tung-Ting Lake | 4:30 | |
| B2 | Trans-Love Airways | 6:50 | |
| B3 | Infinite Gentleness | 3:22 | |
| B4 | March Of The Hobbits | 3:38 |
Credits
- Carlos Ward
- Alto Saxophone, Voice
- Charlie Haden
- Bass
- Jane Robertson
- Cello
- Pat Dixon
- Cello
- Moki Cherry
- Design [Cover Qulit Designed And Handmade By]
- Ed Blackwell
- Drums
- Eddie Korvin
- Engineer
- Sharon Freeman
- French Horn
- Paul Motian
- Percussion
- Johnathan Sa'ada
- Photography By
- Carla Bley
- Piano
- Don Cherry
- Producer, Trumpet, Conch, Voice, Percussion
- The Jazz Composer's Orchestra
- Producer
- Dewey Redman
- Tenor Saxophone, Voice
- Frank Lowe
- Tenor Saxophone, Voice
- Brian Trentham
- Trombone
- Jack Jeffers
- Tuba
- Joan Kalisch
- Viola
- Nan Newton
- Viola
- Leroy Jenkins
- Violin
