"Steve Coleman's debut recording as a leader was the beginning of the documentation of his M-Base music on record. Coleman teams up with some of his top associates of the era, including pianist Geri Allen, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith; plus, there are guest appearances by Cassandra Wilson (who sings on "No Good Time Fairies") and trumpeter Graham Haynes. The funky yet creative music has less crowded ensembles than Coleman's upcoming records would, and serves as a fine showcase for the talented and strikingly original altoist who contributed six of the eight numbers." (Allmusic)
"Mooie pastels en elegante swing van heerlijk pianotrio dat speelde op 'Bitches And Fairytales' van Eric Vloeimans." (VK) "Kennen eenzelfde tweespalt als Eric: warm en dromerig maar altijd in energieke omgeving vol spatheldere dynamiek." (Jzz)
"Tenor saxophonist David Murray and his octet don't play note-for-note recreations but allow Trane's searching spirit to dominate the proceedings. Murray shines on all tracks, switching between tenor and bass clarinet. The octet featuring D.D. Jackson (p), Craig Harris (tmb), Ravi Best (t), Rasul Siddik (t), James Spaulding (as, fl), Jaribu Shahid (b), and Mark Johnson (d) most of the time sound like twice the number of musicians. Especially on the raucous big band versions of "Giant Steps" and "Lazy Bird." However, they can achieve a complete turnaround when playing the ballad "Naima" or "India," which becomes an ethereal, haunting mix (complete with tabla) sounding more like electric period Miles Davis unplugged than Coltrane's arrangement. The proceedings wind down with an engaging 15-minute version of "A Love Supreme: Part 1: Acknowledgment" proving Murray has studied not only the music of John Coltrane, but like him insists on applying his individuality through his horn." (Al Campbell, Allmusic)
Album uit 1996.
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