Dauwhe

by The John Carter Octet

Dauwhe cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Black Saint
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:18
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

John Carter leads his octet through intricate avant-garde jazz compositions on 'Dauwhe'. The ensemble navigates uncommon time signatures and collective improvisation with acoustic warmth. Carter's distinctive clarinet voice anchors the modern creative interplay throughout the set.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, uncommon-time-signatures, acoustic, instrumental, avant-garde

Tracklist

  1. Dauwhe (12:07)
  2. Ode To The Flower Maiden (7:52)
  3. Enter From The East (7:57)
  4. Soft Dance (6:18)
  5. The Mating Ritual (7:04)

Credits

  • The John Carter Octet - primary artist
  • Charles Owens - clarinet, oboe, soprano saxophone
  • Bobby Bradford - cornet
  • Roberto Miranda - double bass
  • William Jeffrey - drums
  • James Newton - flute, bass flute
  • Luis Peralta - percussion
  • Red Callender - tuba

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