Decision in Paradise

by Frank Lowe

Decision in Paradise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Soul Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:25
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Supported by a stellar quintet including Don Cherry and Grachan Moncur III, the robust tenor saxophonist navigates complex, original compositions. The session balances structural accessibility with fierce, exploratory improvisations, firmly rooted in the post-bop and free jazz traditions.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, rhythmic, technical

Tracklist

  1. Decision In Paradise (5:05)
  2. I'll Whistle Your Name (3:27)
  3. Cherryco (6:03)
  4. Lowe-ologie (5:28)
  5. You Dig! (8:23)
  6. Dues And Don'ts (10:57)

Credits

  • Frank Lowe - primary artist, tenor saxophone, composed by
  • Niridan - artwork [cover art]
  • Carmen Lowe - artwork [textile]
  • Charnett Moffett - bass
  • Charles Moffett - drums
  • Geri Allen - piano
  • Grachan Moncur III - trombone, composed by
  • Don Cherry - trumpet [pocket], composed by

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