Lifea Blinec

Lifea Blinec is an album by the American musician Muhal [Richard Abrams], released on the Arista Novus label in 1978. It features performances by Abrams, Joseph Jarman, Douglas Ewart, Amina Claudine Myers and Thurman Barker.

Reception

The [New York Times] wrote that "the instrumentation... is provocative but often ungainly; the thicker textures tend to become muddy."
The AllMusic review stated: "Muhal Richard Abrams headed one of his finest small combos on this intense quintet session from 1978."

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

"Bud P. " - 7:52
"Lifea Blinec" - 10:02
"Ja Do Thu " - 8:19
"Duo 1" - 8:18
"Duo 2" - 5:01

Recorded at Gravado Streeterville Recording Studio in Chicago, February, 1978

Personnel

Muhal Richard Abrams: piano, percussion, conductor
Joseph Jarman: bass saxophone, bassoon, alto clarinet, flute, soprano saxophone, percussion, vocals
Douglas Ewart: bass clarinet, soprano clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, percussion
Amina Claudine Myers: piano
Thurman Barker: drums, percussion