Chi-Congo

Chi-Congo
Chi-Congo
Studio album by Art Ensemble of Chicago
Released 1973
Recorded May–June 1970
Genre Jazz
Label Decca Records
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Chi-Congo is a 1970 album recorded in Paris by the Art Ensemble of Chicago first released in 1972 on the Decca Records label, later reissued in the US by Paula. It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors Maghostut, and Don Moye.

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Rob Ferrier awarded the album 4 stars noting that "these gentlemen are sterling musicians and everything is done for a purpose, exactly when they want it to happen. A wonderful record by a bunch of really great guys".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars[1]

Track listing

  1. "Chi-Congo" (Favors) - 11:40
  2. "Enlorfe Part 1" - 6:41
  3. "Enlorfe Part 2" - 7:56
  4. "Hippparippp" - 10:30
All compostions by Roscoe Mitchell except as indicated
  • Recorded May–June 1970 in Paris

Personnel

  • Lester Bowie: trumpet, percussion instruments
  • Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion instruments, vocals
  • Joseph Jarman: saxophones, clarinets, percussion instruments
  • Roscoe Mitchell: saxophones, clarinets, flute, percussion instruments
  • Don Moye: drums, percussion

References

  1. ^ a b Ferrier, R. Allmusic Review accessed July 27, 2011.

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