ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO - Chi-Congo (1972-2005) APE (image+.cue), lossless

You either love or hate these guys. If you believe that jazz is the sound of surprise, then these fellows occupy a special place in your heart. If, like others, you believe jazz is to be taken seriously and played only by men in suits, then this record will drive you batty. True to form, the tunes here have the loose kinetic swing that drives their early records, Ornette-ish funk and Miles-ish bop fractured by the hoots of whistles and the occasional yelp. Beyond everything else, though, is the undeniable fact that these gentlemen are sterling musicians and everything is done for a purpose, exactly when they want it to happen. A wonderful record by a bunch of really great guys. by Rob Ferrier
Tracklist :
1    Chi-Congo    11:40
2    Enlorfe, Part One    6:41
3    Enlorfe, Part Two    7:56
4    Hippparippp    10:30
Credits :
Bass, Banjo, Percussion – Malachi Favors
Percussion – Famoudou Don Moye
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion – Roscoe Mitchell
Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Guitar, Percussion – Joseph Jarman
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horns [Steer Horn], Bass Drum – Lester Bowie