The Ancestors
The Ancestors is an album by Tim Berne, released on the Italian-based Soul Note label in 1983. It features three lengthy tracks which, typical of Berne, are structured in suite-like sections. The music is performed by the Tim Berne Sextet which consisted of Berne, trumpeter Herb Robertson, trombonist Ray [Anderson (musician)|Ray Anderson], saxophonist Mack Goldsbury, bassist Ed Schuller and drummer Paul Motian.
Reception
The [Penguin Guide to Jazz] said, "The Ancestors was a first sign that Berne was willing to slow down, look about him and take stock....it's a measured authoritative set, rhythmically coherent".Track listing
- "Sirius B" - 10:46
- "Shirley's Song - Part 1" - 12:46
- "Shirley's Song - Part 2 / San Antonio / The Ancestors" - 21:05
Personnel
- Tim Berne: alto saxophone
- Herb Robertson: trumpet, cornet & flugelhorn
- Ray Anderson: trombone & tuba
- Mack Goldsbury: tenor & soprano saxophone
- Ed Schuller: acoustic bass
- Paul Motian: drums & percussion
Releases
- 1983 - Soul Note, SN 1061
- 1991 - Soul Note, 121061-1
- 1991 - Soul Note, 121061-2
- 1991 - Soul Note, 121061-4