Nine to Get Ready


Nine to Get Ready is an album by jazz saxophonist and composer Roscoe Mitchell recorded in May 1997 and released on ECM in 1999. The nonet features brass section Hugh Ragin and George [Lewis (trombonist)|George Lewis], and double-rhythm section Matthew Shipp and Craig Taborn, Jaribu Shahid and William Parker, and Tani Tabbal and Gerald [Cleaver (musician)|Gerald Cleaver].

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The performances are mostly concise, emphasize ensembles and are sometimes surprisingly mellow although there are intense moments. None of the original pieces are that memorable but the overall mood is haunting and at times jubilant. An intriguing addition to Roscoe Mitchell's discography."

Track listing

  1. "Leola" – 9:35
  2. "Dream and Response" – 5:04
  3. "For Lester B" – 6:08
  4. "Jamaican Farewell" – 5:43
  5. "Hop Hip Bip Bir Rip" – 6:02
  6. "Nine to Get Ready" – 3:53
  7. "Bessie Harris" – 6:44
  8. "Fallen Heroes" – 6:37
  9. "Move Toward the Light" – 3:21
  10. "Big Red Peaches" – 2:05

Personnel