The Flow of Things is a live album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1986 for the Italian Black Saint label. Reception The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 3 stars stating "The Flow of Things is probably not the best entrée into Mitchell's work, but after a few Art Ensemble of Chicago records and one of his earlier efforts, make sure to come back for a listen". Track listing All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell "The Flow of Things No. 1" – 10:29 "The Flow of Things No. 2" – 10:11 "Cards for Quartet" – 9:14 "The Flow of Things No. 3" – 13:18 Recorded at the Goetz Theater in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1986 (tracks 3 & 4) and the Raccoon Club in Chicago, Illinois on September 7, 1986 (tracks 1 & 2) Personnel Roscoe Mitchell – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Jodie Christian – piano Malachi Favors – bass Steve McCall – drums References Black Saint/Soul Note albums Roscoe Mitchell live albums 1986 live albums