Snurdy McGurdy and Her Dancin’ Shoes CD (Nessa Records)

Recorded in 1980 this was the debut of Roscoe's Sound Ensemble which introduced trumpeter Hugh Ragin, guitarist A. Spencer Barefield, bassist Jaribu Shahid and drummer Tani Tabbal to the followers of AACM (the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians). This album goes from the abstract to the funky with Roscoe's creative compositions, plus one Anthony Braxton tune. Many consider this Roscoe's best album since the Congliptious and Old/Quartet records from the late 60s.