Congliptious CD (Nessa Records)

Roscoe Mitchell's second recording under his name from 1968 was a stunning departure by presenting instrumental solos by bassist Malachi Favors, trumpeter Lester Bowie and saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell on the first side of the LP. The second side was a longer group performance where Mitchell, Lester Bowie and Malachi Favors are joined by Robert Crowder on drums. For this CD reissue, the original LP is augmented by two tunes recorded for single release, but first issued on the limited set Art Ensemble 1967/68. New remaster of the original 4 track tapes sound great.