MARION BROWN — Vista (1975-2001) RM | Impulse! More Best 50 – 48 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Marion Brown capped his '70s return to Impulse! by diverting with the serene and colorful Vista. One of the altoist's least avant dates, its lineup features nine additional musicians such as drummer Ed Blackwell and bassist Reggie Workman, plus Stanley Cowell on acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes. While Brown wrote only the blissful coaster "Vista" itself, the five other compositions are well-chosen, starting with an inviting version of Cowell's "Maimoun" and an impressionistic and deeply meditative take on Stevie Wonder's "Visions" fronted by Allen Murphy. The second side is notable most for Harold Budd's placid "Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim," with Brown wafting softly over three discreet keyboardists including the composer on celeste. (Budd, joined by Brown, revisited "Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim" on The Pavilion of Dreams.) Andy Kellman
Tracklist :
1.    Maimoun    7:31
 Stanley Cowell 
2.    Visions    5:40
 Stevie Wonder 
3.    Vista    7:47
 Marion Brown 
4.    Moment Of Truth    4:35
 Bill Braynon 
5.    Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim    6:00
 Harold Budd 
6.    Djinji    9:45
 Bill Braynon 
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Wind Chimes – Marion Brown
Bass – Reggie Workman
Celesta [Celestes], Gong – Harold Budd
Drums, Cymbal – Jimmy Hopps
Drums, Slit Drum – Ed Blackwell
Piano, Celesta [Celestes], Electric Piano [Rmi] – Bill Braynon
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Anthony Davis 
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Mbira – Stanley Cowell
Tambourine, Congas, Finger Cymbals – Jose Goico
Vocals, Bells – Allen Murphy