Artist: Andrew Cyrille
Album: X Man
Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop
Label: Soul Note
Released: 1994
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Answer Me (Pascal) - 6:10
- Novo (Cox) - 5:47
- A Simple Melody (Cyrille) - 5:04
- E - Squat (Newton) - 5:44
- 5:05 (Cox) - 17:29
- Lydia (Pascal) - 7:03
- X Man (Newton-Cyrille-Cox) - 9:40
- Akan (Cyrille) - 4:08
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- Personnel:
- Andrew Cyrille - drums, percussion
- James Newton - flute
- Alix "Tit" Pascal - acoustic guitar
- Anthony Cox - bass
Considering the musicians who are involved, it is often surprising how gentle and melodic this music is. Guitarist Alix Pascal is a new voice with a quiet sound, while flutist James Newton, bassist Anthony Cox, and drummer Andrew Cyrille have long been known for their versatility, open-minded approach to improvising, and high musicianship. Each player contributed two songs apiece, and the soloing is pretty democratic, with each musician having their opportunity to shine both as a soloist and in the ensembles. This is a subtle set that grows more interesting with each listen.
Review by Scott Yanow