PETER APFELBAUM & THE NEW YORK HIEROGLYPHIS — It Is Written (2005) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"Stroke of genius" - (FONOFORUM) ACT

Saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum gathered together a new version of his Hieroglyphics for this record date, inspired by rediscovering fragments of music left over from the 1970s. Influenced strongly not only by avant-garde jazz but world music, the Hieroglyphics are, at times, reminiscent of Abdullah Ibrahim's groups, open to the rhythms, harmonies, and melodies of American, Latin, European, African, and Asian music. While the band has a strong group sound, Apfelbaum's nine originals cover a wide variety of music including the vocal-dominated "Titiwa" (featuring Abdoulaye Diabate), a number showcasing the leader on harmonium, some ensemble-oriented pieces, and others with short and fiery solos. Although not for the jazz purist, there is plenty of spirit to these performances, serving as an opportunity for Peter Apfelbaum to look both backwards and forward simultaneously. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Prelude    1:15
2    Labile (Unfolding)    2:20
3    Rainbow Sign    7:20
4    Apparition/Projectiles    14:25
5    Song Of The Signs    6:00
6    Petroglyph Extension    3:15
7    Shotgun Bouquet    12:00
8    It Is Written    5:25
9    Titiwa    7:50
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – John Shifflett
Alto Saxophone – Craig Handy
Bass – Patrice Blanchard
Bass Saxophone – Norbert Stachel
Bata – David Frazier, Josh Jones
Caxixi – Dafnis Prieto
Cover, Artwork – Martin Noël
Drums – Aaron Johnston, Deszon X. Claiborne
Electric Guitar – Trey Anastasio
Guitar – David Phelps, Viva de Concini, Will Bernard
Pandeiro, Caxixi, Bells – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Organ, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Harmonium, Melodica, Bata, Performer [Qarqabas], Composed By – Peter Apfelbaum
Tenor Saxophone – Jessica Jones, Peck Allmond, Tony Jones
Trombone – Jeff Cressman, Josh Roseman, Natalie Cressman
Trumpet [Slide] – Steven Bernstein
Violin – Charles Burnham, Juliana Cressman
Vocals – Abdoulaye Diabate
Vocals, Harmonium – Jai Uttal