Inspiration

by Sam Rivers

Inspiration cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 July 1999
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:10:27
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Veteran saxophonist Sam Rivers successfully adapted his notoriously complex avant-garde compositions for a large ensemble setting on 'Inspiration'. Recorded at Systems Two Recording Studio in Brooklyn, the album features the Rivbea All-Star Orchestra navigating intricate polyrhythms and free jazz explorations. The recording captures Rivers' vision of expansive orchestral jazz that pushes the boundaries of conventional big band formats.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Vines (13:36)
  2. Nebula (11:18)
  3. Beatrice (10:36)
  4. Inspiration (9:41)
  5. Solace (11:01)
  6. Whirlwind (5:43)
  7. Rejuvenation (8:32)

Credits

  • Greg Osby - alto saxophone
  • Joe Daley - baritone horn
  • Hamiet Bluiett - baritone saxophone
  • Doug Mathews - bass
  • Anthony Cole - drums
  • Scramble Campbell - painting
  • Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone
  • Gary Thomas - tenor saxophone

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