The Third World

by Gato Barbieri

The Third World cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1970
  • Label: Flying Dutchman
  • Country: Argentina
  • Length: 39:40
  • Community rating: 4.06/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Fusing fiery, Coltrane-inspired avant-garde jazz with the rich, polyrhythmic traditions of his native South America, the tenor saxophonist crafted an intensely passionate classic. Accompanied by heavy Latin percussion and Lonnie Liston Smith's atmospheric piano, the sprawling improvisations established Barbieri as a profoundly emotional, highly distinct voice in 1970s spiritual jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, instrumental, ritualistic, fusion, saxophone, long-form, improvisational, Spanish language

Tracklist

  1. Introduction / Cancion Del Llamero / Tango (11:06)
  2. Zelao (8:04)
  3. Antonio das Mortas (9:26)
  4. Bachianas Brasileiras / Haleo and the Wild Rose (11:02)

Credits

  • Gato Barbieri - primary artist, tenor saxophone, flute, vocals
  • Charlie Haden - bass
  • Beaver Harris - drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder - lacquer cut by
  • Patricia Mancuso - painting [cover]
  • Richard Landrum - percussion
  • Lonnie Liston Smith - piano
  • Roswell Rudd - trombone

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