Olu Iwa
Olu Iwa is a live album by Cecil Taylor recorded in Berlin, Germany on April 12, 1986 and released on the Soul Note label. The album features a concert performance by Taylor with Thurman Barker, William Parker and Steve McCall with Earl McIntyre, Peter Brötzmann and Frank Wright added on one track.
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | April 12, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Free jazz | |||
| Length | 75:33 | |||
| Label | Soul Note | |||
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The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn states "As usual, Taylor's music wasn't for the squeamish or those who desire nicely ordered, predictable material. It required intense concentration and attention from both performers and audience".[2]
Track listing
- All compositions by Cecil Taylor.
- "B Ee Ba Nganga Ban'a Eee!" - 48:21
- "Olu Iwa (Lord Of Character)" - 27:09
- Recorded in Berlin, Germany on April 11, 1986
Personnel
- Cecil Taylor: piano
- Thurman Barker: marimba, percussion
- William Parker: bass
- Steve McCall: drums
- Earl McIntyre: trombone (track 1)
- Peter Brötzmann: tenor saxophone, tárogató (track 1)
- Frank Wright: tenor saxophone (track 1)
References
- Allmusic Review
- Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed 16 July 2009
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