''Return of the Lost Tribe'' is an album by Bright Moments, a collaborative project by saxophonists
Joseph Jarman
Joseph Jarman (September 14, 1937 – January 9, 2019) was an American jazz musician, composer, poet, and Shinshu Buddhist priest. He was one of the first members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and a member of the ...
and
, percussionist
Kahil El'Zabar, bassist
Malachi Favors
Malachi Favors (August 22, 1927 – January 30, 2004) was an American jazz bassist who played with the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
Biography
"Favors's tendency to dissemble about his age was a well-known source of mirth to fellow musicians of his g ...
and pianist Adegoke Steve Colson, which was recorded in 1997 and released on the
Delmark label.
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Reception
In his review for
AllMusic
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, Michael G. Nastos stated: "This is a landmark recording for these five individuals who come together in so many real and important musical ways. It is, for listeners of this type of improvised music, a definitive recording, and one of the best of 1998".
Writing for ''
Jazz Times
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Coverage
After a decade of growth ...
'', Tom Terrell commented: "these jazz griots have come up with some of the best music of their lives. ROTLT's seven tracks are overflowing with evocative moments... and improvisational epiphanies... This is no last hurrah; this is a new day."
''
The Washington Post
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s Christopher Porter noted that "Bright Moments is dedicated to recapturing the original spirit and energy of the AACM--before its members are too old to do so," and wrote: "While nothing on ''Return of the Lost Tribe'' recasts the sonic density of early AACM recordings... Bright Moments is a glistening reminder of their blazing spirit."
Track listing
# "Return of the Lost Tribe" (Kahil El'Zabar) – 10:09
# "Song of Joy for the Predestined" (Joseph Jarman) – 8:06
# "Kudus" (Jarman) – 8:37
# "Dance'm" (El'Zabar) – 8:25
# "Fragmentation - Prayer at Twilight" (Adegoke Steve Colson) – 8:02
# "Ornette" (El'Zabar) – 8:00
# "Dream of" (Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre) – 9:37
Personnel
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Joseph Jarman
Joseph Jarman (September 14, 1937 – January 9, 2019) was an American jazz musician, composer, poet, and Shinshu Buddhist priest. He was one of the first members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and a member of the ...
– flute, alto saxophone, recitation
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– tenor saxophone
*Adegoke Steve Colson – piano
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Malachi Favors
Malachi Favors (August 22, 1927 – January 30, 2004) was an American jazz bassist who played with the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
Biography
"Favors's tendency to dissemble about his age was a well-known source of mirth to fellow musicians of his g ...
– bass
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Kahil El'Zabar – drums, percussion, voice
References
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1998 albums
Joseph Jarman albums
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre albums
Kahil El'Zabar albums
Albums produced by Bob Koester
Delmark Records albums