- Communication (Jazz Composer's Orchestra album)
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Communication 
Live album by Jazz Composer's Orchestra Released 1965 Recorded December 29, 1964 & April 10, 1965 Genre Jazz Length 40:40 Label Fontana Jazz Composers Orchestra chronology Communication
(1965)The Jazz Composer's Orchestra
(1968)Carla Bley chronology Communication
(1965)Jazz Realities
(1966)Communication is the debut album by the Jazz Composer's Orchestra featuring compositions by Michael Mantler and Carla Bley performed by Paul Bley, Steve Lacy, Jimmy Lyons, Roswell Rudd, Archie Shepp, John Tchicai, Fred Pirtle, Willie Ruff, Ken McIntyre, Robin Kenyatta, Bob Carducci, Kent Carter, Steve Swallow, Milford Graves, and Barry Altschul. The album was released on the Fontana label in 1965.[1]
Track listing
- "Roast" (Carla Bley) - 12:25
- "Day (Communications No. 4)" (Michael Mantler) - 2:25
- "Communications No. 5" (Michael Mantler) - 25:50
- Recorded at Judson Hall, New York City, December 29, 1964 (track 1) and the Contemporary Center, New York City, April 10, 1965 (tracks 2 & 3).
Personnel
- Michael Mantler - trumpet
- Roswell Rudd - trombone
- Steve Lacy soprano saxophone
- Jimmy Lyons - alto saxophone
- Fred Pirtle baritone saxophone
- Paul Bley - piano
- Willie Ruff - french horn (track 1)
- John Tchicai - alto saxophone (track 1)
- Archie Shepp - tenor saxophone (track 1)
- Eddie Gomez - bass (track 1)
- Milford Graves - drums (track 1)
- Ray Codrington - trumpet (tracks 2 & 3)
- Robin Kenyatta, Ken McIntyre - alto saxophone (tracks 2 & 3)
- Bob Carducci - tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 3)
- Kent Carter, Steve Swallow - bass (tracks 2 & 3)
- Barry Altschul - drums (tracks 2 & 3)
References
- ^ Carla Bley discography accessed November 20, 2009
Categories:- Jazz Composer's Orchestra albums
- 1965 live albums
- Fontana Records live albums
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