Inflation
Blues is a record that bristles with energy right from the start -
spurred on by the creative rhythms that have always made Jack
DeJohnette one of the most inventive drummers of his time! The group
features a triple-threat lineup with Baikida Carroll on trumpet,
Chico Freeman on tenor and soprano sax, and John Purcell on alto,
baritone, flute, and clarinet - especially nice at points when the
reedmen shift and turn with sharp edges learned from the earlier
avant years, yet given a nice focus here under DeJohnette's
leadership. Jack penned all original tunes for the set, and there's a
depth to his writing that really marks a move forward - possibly some
of his richest musical statements on record ever! Titles include
"Ebony", "Inflation Blues", "Slowdown",
and "The Islands". ~ by
Jazz Chill.
Inflation
Blues was the second album released under the title of Special
Edition and remains a fusion jazz go-to-album for me. A bit of that
Miles Davis inspired Fusion, yet always in control with some epic
moments......this band were extra special! For those less familiar
with Jack and his special edition what you can expect is some
fantastic drumming and percussion along with some fantatsic flute,
sax, bass, trumpet, clarinet, piccolo and piano. This music is highly
energetic and inspired with a nice range in mood and tempo changes.
The music is challenging and ever changing but remians very
accessible and easy to follow. And I guess there lies the key reason
why I adore this album so much....it is creative, bold yet universal!
~ by James Unger, Albums
You Just Gotta Hear......
ECM
Records, ECM 1244,
1983
Recorded
September, 1982 at Power Station, New York
Musicians:
Jack
DeJohnette - Drums, Piano (#A1,A2), Clavinet (#B2), Voice (#B2)
Baikida
Carroll - Trumpet (#A1,B1,B3)
Chico
Freeman - Bass Clarinet (#A1,B1,B3), Tenor Sax (#A1,B2), Soprano Sax
(#A1-B1)
John
Purcell - Alto Flute (#A1), Alto Sax (#A1,B1,B2), Piccolo Flute
(#B1), Baritone Sax (#B2,B3),
Alto Clarinet (#B1), Flutes (#A2,B2), Reeds (#A2)
Alto Clarinet (#B1), Flutes (#A2,B2), Reeds (#A2)
Rufus
Reid - Double Bass (#A1,A2,B3), Electric Bass (#B2)
Tracks:
A1.
Starburst {Jack DeJohnette} (9:10)
A2.
Ebony {Jack DeJohnette} (8:39)
B1.
The Islands {Jack DeJohnette} (8:31)
B2.
Inflation Blues {Jack DeJohnette} (6:41)
B3.
Slowdown {Jack DeJohnette} (6:23)
Total Time: 39:24
Credits:
Producer
- Manfred Eicher
Recording
Engineer - Jan Erik Kongshaug
Photo
- Karen Schoonmaker
Design
- Klaus Detjen