SAM RIVERS - Contrasts (1980) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tenor saxophonist Sam Rivers (also heard on soprano and flute) teams up in a quartet with trombonist George Lewis, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Thurman Barker (doubling on marimba) for a date that certainly defies the stereotype of a typical ECM session. The seven Rivers originals, although sometimes having colorful melodies, are quite complex. However, the intriguing and very alert interplay between the brilliant musicians makes the music seem fairly logical and worth exploring by adventurous listeners.  Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Circles    4:19
2    Zip    4:44
3    Solace    6:57
4    Verve    7:12
5    Dazzle    9:16
6    Images    3:54
7    Lines    7:11
Credits :
Double Bass – Dave Holland
Drums, Marimba – Thurman Barker
Producer – Manfred Eicher
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Composed By – Sam Rivers
Trombone – George Lewis