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: Like Coltrane's early '60's quartet or Miles' second quintet, Mangelsdorff's group benefited greatly from extensive work together, both live and in the studio. The mix of Sauer's vociferous expression and Mangelsdorff's introverted style creates tension seldom heard in jazz. The compositions are excellent. The feature of this album is the title track and is one of the best pieces of European jazz ever recorded. Subtitled as a Spanish waltz, it advances the Latin model of Davis' "Flamenco Sketches". Mangelsdorff is at his growling best and Sauer contributes some of the most gripping alto lines in jazz history. Lenz, in the role of Paul Chambers, is astonishing, almost overshadowing the two frontline horns. The whole album bristles with energy, though the other pieces do pall a little in comparison to the title track. Mangelsdorff has an egalitarian vision of music, playing exclusively with equals. He gives those trapped in the traditionally subjugated sideman role breadth of expression that only make his records better. (allaboutjazz.com) |
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 01. Wide Open (3:45) 02. Never Let It End (9:48) 03. Certain Beauty (9:14) 04. 13th Color (6:54) 05. Open Mind (4:17) 06. Roitz And Spring (7:14) 07. Nachwort (1:50) |
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Hübner, Ralf (3)
(drums) | | Weber, Eberhard
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Lenz, Günter (9)
(bass) | | Et Cetera; Giger Lenz Marron; Giger, Peter; Kühn, Rolf & Joachim; Wilen, Barney
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Mangelsdorff, Albert (9)
(trombone) | | Anima; Baden Baden Free Jazz Orchestra; Giger, Peter; Kriegel, Volker
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Sauer, Heinz (5)
(tenor/alto saxophones) | | Baden Baden Free Jazz Orchestra; Kriegel, Volker
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MPS - 1970 - LP
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