The Visibility of Thought
Introduction '''''The Visibility of Thought''''' is an album of contemporary classical compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams performed by various ensembles which was released on the Mutable Music label in 2001.The album features performances by Abrams, Jon Deak, Joseph Kubera, Mark Feldman, Thomas Buckner, the string quartet ETHEL and Phillip Bush.
Reception The AllMusic review by François Couture states "Abrams' writing is not without its moments, but it is unlikely that it will overshadow his recognition as a free jazz pianist". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is a curious record, not because it 'isn't jazz' but because it seems to touch too many sylistic dimensions at once".
Track listing ''All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams''# "Duet for Contrabass and Piano" - 6:01  # "Duet for Violin and Piano" - 10:01  # "Baritone Voice and String Quartet" - 10:38  # "Piano Duet #1" - 10:48  # "The Visibility of Thought" - 5:14  # "Piano Improvisation" - 29:05*Recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New York, in August and December, 2000
Personnel *Muhal Richard Abrams: piano, synthesizer, computer, sequencer (tracks 5 & 6)*Jon Deak: contrabass (track 1)*Joseph Kubera: piano (tracks 1, 2 & 4)*Mark Feldman: violin (track 2)*Thomas Buckner: baritone (track 3)*ETHEL: Ralph Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Todd Reynolds, violin; Mary Rowell, violin (track 3)*Phillip Bush: piano (track 4)
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