The DeJohnette Complex


The DeJohnette Complex is the debut album by Jack DeJohnette, featuring Bennie Maupin, Stanley Cowell, Miroslav Vitous, Eddie [Gómez (musician)|Eddie Gómez], and Roy Haynes. It was recorded in 1968 and released on the Milestone label in 1969.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "The music ranges from advanced swinging to brief free improvisations and some avant-funk... Intriguing and generally successful music". A JazzTimes reviewer selected it in 2012 as one of DeJohnette's key albums.

Track listing

  1. "Equipoise" - 3:58
  2. "The Major General" - 6:34
  3. "Miles' Mode" - 6:36
  4. "Requiem Number 1" - 2:21
  5. "Mirror Image" - 5:08
  6. "Papa, Daddy and Me" - 7:53
  7. "Brown, Warm and Wintry" - 5:02
  8. "Requiem Number 2" - 1:41

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