Easily Slip Into Another World

Easily Slip into Another World is an album by saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill, recorded for the RCA Novus label in 1987.

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Mediasound Studios, New York City, on September 20, 1987.
The album features five of Threadgill's compositions and one by Olu Dara. The musicians are Threadgill with Frank Lacy, Rasul Siddik, Fred Hopkins, Diedre Murray, Pheeroan akLaff and Reggie Nicholson, with guest vocalist Asha Puthli added on "My Rock".

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Cook stated: "Easily Slip Into Another World and Threadgill's other Novus titles offer a fine introduction to the work of one of jazz's best and most underrated composers and improvisers".

Track listing

All compositions by Henry Threadgill except as indicated

"I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" – 4:04
"Black Hands Bejewelled" – 7:03
"Spotted Dick is Pudding" – 8:51
"Let Me Look Down Your Throat or Say Ah" – 7:11 Bonus track on CD
"My Rock" – 8:09
"Hall" – 4:02
"Award the Squadtett" – 6:59

Personnel

Henry Threadgill – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass flute
Rasul Siddik – trumpet
Frank Lacy – trombone
Diedre Murray – cello
Fred Hopkins – bass
Reggie Nicholson – percussion
Pheeroan akLaff – percussion
Asha Puthli – vocals