Of Blues and Dreams

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Total Tracks: 5   Total Length: 42:08

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The adventurous playing and writing on this reissue hint at both avant-garde jazz and 20th century classical music. Pianist/composer Anthony Davis (who wrote all of the music for the set) is joined by violinist Leroy Jenkins, cellist Abdul Wadud, and drummer Pheeroan akLaff on the three-part “Suite for Another World” and “Estraven,” while taking “Of Blues and Dreams” as a solo piano feature. The music is episodic and somewhat cinematic, with some intriguing interplay among the musicians even if the overall project is not overly memorable. Worth a couple listens. – Scott Yanow