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Makin' a Move Studio album by Henry Threadgill Released 1995 Recorded June, 1995 Genre Jazz Length 64:15 Label Columbia Henry Threadgill chronology Carry the Day
(1995)Makin' a Move
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(1996)Makin' a Move is an album by Henry Threadgill released on the Columbia label in 1996. The album features seven of Threadgill's compositions performed by Threadgill's Very Very Circus with guest artists.[1]
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Glenn Astarita awarded the album 4 stars stating "Makin' a Move signifies yet another fascinating glimpse of Threadgill's exclusive artistry".[2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [2] Track listing
- All compositions by Henry Threadgill
- "Noisy Flowers" - 6:42
- "Like It Feels" - 11:16
- "Official Silence" - 8:54
- "Refined Poverty" - 9:04
- "Make Hot and Give" - 7:56
- "The Mockingbird Sin" - 12:13
- "Dirty in the Right Places" - 8:10
Personnel
- Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone (tracks 2-5 & 7)
- Mark Taylor - french horn - (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 7)
- Brandon Ross - electric guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 7), nylon string soprano guitar (tracks 1 & 6)
- Ed Cherry - electric guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 7), steel-string acoustic guitar (tracks 1 & 6)
- Edwin Rodriguez, Marcus Rojas - tuba (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 7)
- Pheeroan akLaff - drums (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 7)
- Myra Melford - piano (track 1)
- James Emery - steel string soprano guitar (tracks 1 & 6)
- Ayodele Aubert - classical guitar (tracks 1 & 6)
- Michelle Kinney, Diedre Murray, Akura Tourre - cello (tracks 4 & 6)
References
- ^ Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 9, 2010
- ^ a b Astarita, G. Allmusic Review accessed February 9, 2010.
Categories:- 1995 albums
- Henry Threadgill albums
- Columbia Records albums
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