- Olu Iwa
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Olu Iwa Live album by Cecil Taylor Released 1987 Recorded April 12, 1986 Genre Free jazz Length 75:33 Label Soul Note Cecil Taylor chronology For Olim
(1986)Olu Iwa
(1986)Live in Bologna
(1987)Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [1] 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 Brotzmann and Frank Wright added on one track.
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
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- Recorded in Berlin, Germany on April 12, 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
Categories:- 1987 live albums
- Cecil Taylor live albums
- Black Saint/Soul Note live albums
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