Joseph Jarman - Song For (1966)

This was one of the early classics of the AACM. Altoist Joseph Jarman, who would become a permanent member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago shortly after this recording, is heard in a sextet with trumpeter William Brimfield, the legendary tenor Fred Anderson, pianist Christopher Gaddy, bassist Charles Clark, and either Steve McCall or Thurman Barker on drums. The four very diverse improvisations include one that showcases a Jarman recitation, a dirge, the intense "Little Fox Run," and the title cut, which contrasts sounds and a creative use of silence. Overall, this music was the next step in jazz after the high-energy passions of the earlier wave of the avant-garde started to run out of fresh ideas. It's recommended for open-eared listeners.

By Scott Yanow in All Music Guide

Styles:
Avant-Garde
Free-Jazz

Tracks:
01 - Little Fox Run (07:05)
02 - Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City (14:01)
03 - Adam's Rib (05:58)
04 - Song For (13:30)

Line-up:
Joseph Jarman - alto saxophone, recitation
Fred Anderson - tenor saxophone
Bill Brimfield - trumpet
Christopher Gaddy - piano, marimba
Charles Clark - bass
Thurman Baker - drums
Steve McCall - drums