''A Measure of Vision'' is a live album by the

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Trio, led by the drummer Fielder with the trumpeter

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and pianist Chris Parker. It was recorded in 2005 and 2006 in Texas, and was released in 2007 by

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. González's sons Aaron (double bass) and Stefan (vibes and drums) appear on several tracks. Though active as a musician since the mid-1960s, the album is Fielder's only release as a leader. (He died in 2019.)
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Reception

In a review for

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wrote, "The music on ''A Measure of Vision'', even at its freest, is somewhat mellow and lyrical. Dennis Gonzalez displays a thoughtful style and a warm sound on trumpet... while pianist Chris Parker gives a modal feel to some of the songs... This set contains plenty of surprises along the way and is rewarded by repeat listenings. Recommended." Troy Collins of ''

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'' wrote, "Fielder and company share equally in the responsibility of keeping these mutable frameworks on track. Negotiating the spaces between them, the trio brings a casual aesthetic to their uncluttered conversations... An agreeable session full of open space, rich lyricism and adventurous improvisation, ''A Measure of Vision'' may have been a long time in coming, but some things are worth the wait." A writer for ''The Free Jazz Collective'' commented, " ese gentlemen know what music is: they quote freely from the jazz songbook, yet bring it at times to a high level of abstraction, blending genres... Fielder is strong, an economical drummer who accentuates with precision."

Track listing

# "Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy" – 4:03 # "À Mon Frère" – 4:54 # "Camel" – 12:23 # "Max-Well" – 5:37 # "Ripe for Vision" – 15:57 # "Your Young Men Shall See Visions" – 6:52 # "Time No Time" – 4:55 # "Your Old Men Shall Dream Dreams" – 7:37 # "The Cecil Taylor – Sunny Murray Dancing Lesson" – 6:46

Personnel

– drums, percussion *

– trumpet * Chris Parker – piano * Aaron González – double bass (tracks 3, 5) * Stefan González – drums (tracks 5, 6), vibes (track 5)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Measure of Vision 2007 live albums Live free jazz albums Clean Feed Records live albums