Released June 4, 1996 Producer Yves Beauvais Release date 4 June 1996 | Length 62:20 | |
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Recorded October 2, 1995, January 30 & February 5, 1996Power Station, New York City James Carter albums The Real Quiet Storm, In Carterian Fashion, Live at Baker's Keyboard, Jurassic Classics |
James carter conversin with the elders
Conversin' with the Elders is the fourth album by saxophonist James Carter recorded in late 1995 and early 1996 and released on the Atlantic label. The album features guest appearances by Lester Bowie, Larry Smith, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Hamiet Bluiett and Buddy Tate.
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Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 3½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Switching between tenor, alto, baritone and bass clarinet, Carter makes each of his guests feel at home while pushing them to stretch themselves. A consistently colorful and generally swing-oriented set". Critic Robert Christgau rated the album an "A" saying " A jazz album, absolutely. But one any rock and roller who can abide a saxophone could love".
Track listing
- "Freereggaehibop" (Lester Bowie) - 8:10
- "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 6:29
- "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) - 4:57
- "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 7:09
- "Blue Creek" (Buddy Tate) - 6:13
- "Centrepiece" (Harry "Sweets" Edison, John Handy) - 6:35
- "Composition #40Q" (Anthony Braxton) - 6:41
- "Moten Swing" (Bennie Moten, Buster Moten) - 7:44
- "Atitled Valse" (James Carter) - 8:22
Personnel
Songs
1FreeReggaeHiBop (feat Lester Bowie)8:10
2Parker's Mood (feat Larry Smith)6:29
3Lester Leaps In (feat Harry 'Sweets' Edision)4:57