Rhythmatism

by Steve Reid

Rhythmatism cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1976
  • Label: Mustevic Sound
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:39
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut offering from the esteemed jazz drummer was independently issued and showcases fierce, polyrhythmic excursions deeply rooted in spiritual consciousness. Accompanied by a sharply focused ensemble including Arthur Blythe, the recording balances chaotic free-jazz improvisation with tight, soulful rhythmic foundations. It remains a highly prized artifact of the fiercely independent New York loft jazz scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, avant-garde, improvisation, technical, complex

Tracklist

  1. Kai (12:45)
  2. Rocks (For Cannonball) (11:04)
  3. Center Of The Earth (4:20)
  4. C You Around (12:30)
  5. One Minute Please (1:00)

Credits

  • Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
  • Quan - artwork by
  • David Wertman - bass
  • Les Walker - piano, written-by
  • Michael Keith - trombone
  • Charles Tyler - baritone saxophone
  • Melvin Smith - guitar
  • Chris Capers - trumpet

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