This unusual LP, the first of three featuring altoist Arthur Blythe with
drummer Chico Hamilton's mid-'70s group, has an uncomfortable mixture
of advanced jazz and commercial elements. Hamilton is joined by a large
rhythm section that includes Steve Turre (on electric bass) and
guitarists Barry Finnerty and Joe Beck, along with Blythe, Arnie
Lawrence on soprano, the keyboards of Jerry Peters, and several
vocalists. The overall effect is a bit weird, dated but with some
colorful moments. Definitely a mixed bag. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 V-O 3:58
Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Arthur Blythe
Soloist, Guitar – Barry Finnerty
Written-By – Steve Turre
2 The Morning Side Of Love 5:18
Soloist, Guitar [1st Guitar] – Barry Finnerty
Soloist, Guitar [2nd Guitar] – Joe Beck
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
3 Abdullah And Abraham 4:16
Soloist, Sopranino Saxophone – Arnie Lawrence
Written-By – Arnie Lawrence
4 Andy's Walk 4:15
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
5 Peregrinations 3:16
Soloist, Guitar – Joe Beck
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
6 Sweet Dreams 5:53
Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Arthur Blythe
Soloist, Guitar – Barry Finnerty
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
7 Little Lisa 2:49
Written-By – Steve Turre
8 Space For Stacy 3:06
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
9 On And Off 2:56
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
10 It's About That Time 0:57
Written-By – Chico Hamilton
Credits :
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Chico Hamilton
Arranged By [Swetening Arrangements] – Keg Johnson
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Julia Tillman, Keg Johnson, Luther Waters, Maxine Willard, Oren Waters
Art Direction, Design – Bob Cato
Bass – Steve Turre
Congas [Congos], Bongos, Percussion – Abdullah
Drums, Percussion – Chico Hamilton
Effects [Other Special Effects By] – Jerrell Ballard, Keg Johnson
Guitar – Barry Finnerty, Joe Beck
Horns – Arnie Lawrence, Arthur Blythe, Steve Turre
Keyboards – Jerry Peters
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Charlotte Politte
Vocals – Julia Tillman, Luther Waters, Maxine Willard, Oren Waters
