''Uncle Joe's Spirit House'' is an album by American jazz double bassist
William Parker, which was recorded in 2010 and released on the on Centering label.
Reception
In his review for
AllMusic
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, arwulf arwulf states "Bassist William Parker's exceptionally fine and friendly-to-listen-to album ''Uncle Joe's Spirit House'' has been warmly received as a comparatively "inside" listening experience, because unlike virtually anything else in his discography prior to its release in 2010, this is a study in organ combo jazz... with every recording he sends out into the world, William Parker's personal blend of spirituality, surreality, and musicality references every aspect of his—and our—existence"
The
All About Jazz
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review noted "''Uncle Joe's Spirit House'' is a deeply personal offering from a musician whose role as a scene leader and social activist is as significant as his instrumental prowess".
[Collins, T.]
All About Jazz Review
October 5, 2010
Track listing
''All compositions by William Parker''
# "Uncle Joe's Spirit House" - 9:01
# "Jacques' Groove" - 2:13
# "Ennio's Tag" - 5:41
# "Document for LJ" - 10:44
# "Let's Go Down to the River" - 7:19
# "Buddha's Joy" - 8:47
# "The Struggle" - 8:46
# "Theme for the Tasters" - 7:47
# "Oasis" - 4:12
Personnel
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William Parker -
bass
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tenor saxophone
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Cooper-Moore
Cooper-Moore (born Gene Y. Ashton; August 31, 1946) is an American jazz pianist, composer and instrument builder/designer based in New York City.
Early life
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organ
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* Organ (biology), a group of tissues organized to serve a common function
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Musical instruments
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drums
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References
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2010 albums
AUM Fidelity albums
William Parker (musician) albums