''Youniverse'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Rob Brown recorded in 1992 and released on the Riti label, operated by

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musician and composer Joe Morris. It features a trio with Morris on guitar and

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on drums playing six Brown compositions and two collective improvisations.Original Liner Notes by Kevin Whitehead The same lineup would be named Trio Ahxoloxha when they released the album '' Prophet Moon'' a decade later under the leadership of Dickey.Riti Records
at AUM Fidelity

Reception

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'' says about the album compared to the previous '' Breath Rhyme'' that "the result is a clearer, more songful music that retains its intensity."

Track listing

:''All compositions by Rob Brown except as indicated'' # "Youniverse" – 6:09 # "Mikro" – 8:24 # "Kingpin" – 7:17 # "Imprint 1" ( Rob Brown, Joe Morris,

) – 11:55 # "Inside Break" – 5:22 # "Sonic Film" – 9:06 # "Imprint 2" ( Rob Brown, Joe Morris,

) – 9:00 # "Svengali" – 7:31

Personnel

* Rob Brown –

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* Joe Morris –

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–

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References

{{Authority control 1992 albums Rob Brown (saxophonist) albums