Valley of Search

by Alan Braufman

Valley of Search cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: India Navigation
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in a New York City storefront, 'Valley of Search' captures the intense energy of the 1970s loft jazz movement. Alan Braufman's debut combines free improvisation with deeply passionate spiritual jazz elements, featuring notable contributions from pianist Cooper-Moore.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, avant-garde, instrumental, suite

Tracklist

  1. Rainbow Warriors (2:59)
  2. Chant (8:13)
  3. Thankfulness (5:13)
  4. Love Is For Real (6:48)
  5. Forshadow (0:21)
  6. Miracles (4:00)
  7. Ark Of Salvation (4:17)
  8. Little Nabil's March (5:59)
  9. Destiny (5:16)

Credits

  • Alan Braufman - primary artist, alto saxophone, composed by, flute, horn [pipe-horn]
  • Design Tamadah - artwork
  • Cecil McBee - bass, composed by
  • Traditional - composed by
  • David Lee - drums
  • Ralph Williams - percussion
  • Gene Y. Ashton - piano, synthesizer
  • D. Khoshhali Dickinson - text by [valley of search]

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