Roscoe Mitchell - More Cutouts '1981 [1997]

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More Cutouts represents archival material originally recorded in Florence, Italy
1981, by the trio of saxophonist and leader of the date Roscoe Mitchell,
percussionist Tani Tabbal and trumpeter Hugh Ragin. On “Song For The
Little Feet –Take A”, the musicians execute pure, innocent motifs
in alternating fashion as Ragin and Mitchell produce simple themes that could
easily be reformulated into nursery rhymes or songs geared for children. The
Trio pursues somewhat animated bop-ish lines on the title track, “More
Cutouts” featuring interesting dialogue and soft understated drumming by
Tabbal as the tone and construction of this piece might hint at
Mitchell’s celebrated work with the “Art Ensemble of
Chicago”. Although, a scaled down version of AEC’s familiar
playfulness, wit and candor, the musicians maintain a potent swing vibe as the
lack of a bassist in this format provides a contrasting angle or viewpoint.
Throughout, the band offers generous doses of peaks, valleys and sharp dialogue
while Tabbal often serves as the colorist whether performing on vibes,
percussion or maintaining the pulse. The musicians often converge while
sustaining quaint melodies, gleeful unison choruses and unaffected motifs along
with highly emotional interludes that bespeak grit and fierce determination.
Simply put, More Cutouts is a pleasant and somewhat engrossing set from a group
of esteemed artists who were in fine form during these predominately affable yet
at times piercing performances. - Glenn Astarita, All About Jazz

Tracks:

01.	Song For The Little Feet, Take A	3:59
02.	Mix	10:19
03.	More Cutouts	4:58
04.	Fanfare For Talib	5:01
05.	Round Two	10:58
06.	Song For The Little Feet, Take B	4:13
07.	More Cutouts - Alternate	3:32
08.	Round Two - Alternate	10:52

Personnel:

Tani Tabbal: drums, vibraphone, percussion
Roscoe Mitchell: tenor / alto / soprano saxophones, flute
Hugh Ragin: trumpet, four valve piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn

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