The Visibility of Thought

The Visibility of Thought is an album of contemporary classical compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams performed by various ensembles which was released on the Mutable Music label in 2001. The album features performances by Abrams, Jon Deak, Joseph Kubera, Mark Feldman, Thomas Buckner, the string quartet ETHEL and Phillip Bush.

Reception

The AllMusic review by François Couture states "Abrams' writing is not without its moments, but it is unlikely that it will overshadow his recognition as a free jazz pianist". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is a curious record, not because it 'isn't jazz' but because it seems to touch too many sylistic dimensions at once".

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

"Duet for Contrabass and Piano" - 6:01
"Duet for Violin and Piano" - 10:01
"Baritone Voice and String Quartet" - 10:38
"Piano Duet #1" - 10:48
"The Visibility of Thought" - 5:14
"Piano Improvisation" - 29:05

Recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New York, in August and December, 2000

Personnel

Muhal Richard Abrams: piano, synthesizer, computer, sequencer
Jon Deak: contrabass
Joseph Kubera: piano
Mark Feldman: violin
Thomas Buckner: baritone
ETHEL: Ralph Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Todd Reynolds, violin; Mary Rowell, violin
Phillip Bush: piano