Labyrinth / Roots

by Nucleus

Labyrinth / Roots cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2002-01-01
  • Label: BGO Records
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Tony Levin, Clive Thacker, Ian Carr, Norma Winstone, Trevor Tomkins, Tony Coe, Joy Yates, Brian Smith, Kenny Wheeler, Dave MacRae, Aureo De Souza, Roy Babbington, Jocelyn Pitchen, Roger Sutton

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Labyrinth / Roots' is a jazz fusion compilation by Nucleus, shaped by smooth, cool moods. Its selection and arrangement lean on instrumental, virtuosic elements, keeping the focus on the sound and construction of the material itself.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, virtuosic, improvisation, saxophone, piano, fusion

Tracklist

  1. Origins
  2. Bull-Dance
  3. Ariadne
  4. Arena (Part 1)
  5. Arena (Part 2)
  6. Exultation
  7. Naxos
  8. Roots
  9. Images
  10. Caliban
  11. Whapatiti
  12. Capricorn
  13. Odokamona
  14. Southern Roots And Celebration

Credits

  • Tony Coe - bass clarinet, clarinet, tenor saxophone
  • Brian Smith - composed by, flute [bamboo], tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
  • Dave MacRae - composed by, electric piano [fender]
  • Aureo De Souza - drums, percussion
  • Clive Thacker - drums, percussion
  • Gordon Beck - electric piano [hohner]
  • Paddy Kingsland - synthesizer [vcs3]
  • Kenny Wheeler - trumpet, flugelhorn

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