Barry Altschul – You Can't Name Your Own Tune (Muse/32 Jazz, 1977)

Barry Altschul (d, perc); Sam Rivers (ts, ss); George Lewis (tb); Muhal Richard Abrams (p); Dave Holland (b, vc)

Recorded on February 8 - 9, 1977

Drummer Barry Altschul spent much of the 1970s as the drummer in Anthony Braxton's quartet with Kenny Wheeler and Dave Holland.  (In fact, the title of this album is sly reference to Braxton's habit of naming compositions with geometric diagrams or other arcane descriptions.)  Altschul also performed with George Lewis when he replaced Kenny Wheeler in Braxton's quartet. Furthermore, Altshul often performed with Sam Rivers during the 70s. 

So, even though this is Altshcul's first record as the sole leader, it should come as no surprise that these musicians perform at an extremely high level -- with near telepathic levels of communication.

 

More Barry Altschul

The drummer made one more record for Muse in 1978, Another Time/Another Place. It's nearly as good as You Can't Name Your Own Tune and well worth tracking down.