Sirius Calling

Sirius Calling is an album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded in April, 2003 in Madison, Wisconsin and released in 2004 on the Pi Recordings label. It features performances by Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Don Moye with Malachi Favors Maghostut on what would be the final album before his death. It was recorded on April 24–26, 2003 in Madison, WI.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "The music is as adventurous as ever ... the interplay between the four musicians, the mood variation and the wide range of tonal colors usually keep the concise music continually intriguing".

Track listing

"Sirius Calling" – 3:27
"Come on Y'all" – 4:10
"Two-Twenty" – 2:23
"He Took a Cab to Neptune" – 6:24
"Everyday's a Perfect Day" – 2:48
"Til Autumn" – 6:07
"Dance of Circles" – 5:39
"Cruising with JJ" – 4:33
"You Can't Get Away" – 3:48
"Taiko" – 8:48
"There's a Message for You" – 4:21
"Slow Tenor and Bass" – 5:22
"Voyage" – 3:32
"The Council" – 3:30

Personnel

Roscoe Mitchell: soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, flute, percussion
Joseph Jarman: soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, percussion
Famoudou Don Moye: drums, percussion
Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion instruments