Certain Blacks

Certain Blacks is an album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded in Paris on February 10, 1970, and released on the America label. It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Chicago Beau, Julio Finn and William A. Howell.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn states: "A classic, with spicy and frenetic solos one moment, comic overtones and clever melodies and rhythms the next. The Art Ensemble at this point were becoming stars overseas, and finding the going increasingly tougher in America. It's outside or avant-garde jazz with soul, heart, and funk".

Track listing

"Certain Blacks 'Do What They Wanna'" - 23:41
"One for Jarman" - 7:07
"Bye Bye Baby" - 11:37

Recorded February 10, 1970, in Paris

Personnel

Lester Bowie: trumpet
Chicago Beau: tenor saxophone, piano, harmonica, percussion
Joseph Jarman: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, vibes, percussion
Roscoe Mitchell: bass saxophone
Julio Finn: harmonica
Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion
William A. Howell: drums