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