Released 2012 Release date 2012 | Length 44:26 Label Nessa Records | |
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Recorded September 2 & November 2, 1967 Similar Art Ensemble of Chicago albums, Jazz albums | ||
Early Combinations is an album by a formative stage of the band which later became the Art Ensemble of Chicago. It was recorded in 1967 at Lester Bowie's home but not issued as a single CD until 2012 by Nessa Records. The two tracks on the album were originally included in the 1993 limited edition box set Art Ensemble 1967/68, also released by Nessa. "A To Ericka" was recorded for submission to a Jazz Festival in Poland and was unsuccessful in its purpose. "Quintet" was a dress rehearsal for a concert arranged by Jarman to take place at Winnetka High School that was cancelled.
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Reception
The JazzTimes review by Mike Shanley notes that "It’s impressive how strong these two 20-minute-plus tracks sound, considering the group was not a proper unit at the time."
Track listing
- "A to Ericka" (Favors / Mitchell / Jarman) - 21:39
- "Quintet" (Joseph Jarman) - 22:47