The Leaders - Mudfoot (1986)mp3@320Kbps | 94 MB | covers | Black-Hawk | Total time: 41:52
The Leaders were formed in the mid-'80s as a vehicle for six notable players (trumpeter Lester Bowie, altoist Arthur Blythe, Chico Freeman on tenor and bass clarinet, pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Don Moye) to play straight-ahead advanced jazz. Their debut album, cut for the defunct Black Hawk label, is difficult to find – unfortunately so, for it is an excellent effort.
Two songs are group compositions (including the ad-lib "Midnite Train"); Freeman provided a tribute to Eric Dolphy ("Freedom Swing Song"); and the other selections include originals by Blythe and McBee, plus Sam Cooke's "Cupid" (which has a Freeman vocal). - AMG
Tracks:1. Miss Nancy (Arthur Blythe) 13:18
2. Elaborations (Arthur Blythe) 4:24
3. Midnite Train (Arthur Blythe/Chico Freeman/Kirk Lightsey/Cecil McBee/Don Moye) 3:43
4. Freedom Swing Song (Chico Freeman) 4:45
5. Song of Her (Cecil McBee) 5:41
6. Mudfoot (Arthur Blythe/Chico Freeman/Kirk Lightsey/Cecil McBee/Don Moye) 6:52
7. Cupid (Sam Cooke) 3:07
Personnel:Arthur Blythe (Alto Saxophone)
Lester Bowie (Trumpet)
Chico Freeman (Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and Vocal)
Kirk Lightsey (Piano)
Cecil McBee (Double Bass)
Don Moye (Drums)