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Title: If you like Ezz-thetic and Outer View, this is for you.
Review: If you like George Russell in his 50's/60's sextet format, you will enjoy this record. His Lydian Chromatic mode is on full display on this record. And although Outer View and Ezz-thetics are his really classic contributions to that period in jazz, and Steve Swallow and Eric Dolphy are absent during this session, the album has the swing and harmonic approach of the aforementioned records. This is partially due to the presence of David Baker on trombone and the bass of Chuck Israels. And by the way, this does not sound like a show that was recorded live at the Five Spot - there are no audience sounds or applause. So keep that in mind if you're looking for a "live" George Russell recording. Good music here though.
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