Sunday, November 1, 2020

Anthony Davis – Of Blues and Dreams (Sackville, 1979)

Anthony Davis (p); Leroy Jenkins (vn); Abdul Wadud (vc); Pheeroan akLaff (d)

Recorded on July 30 - 31, 1978


From this listener's perspective, pianist Anthony Davis is one of the most interesting musicians to emerge and initially make their mark in the 1970s.

Davis' art draws liberally from the world of contemporary classical music.  You can see that in his choice of instrumentation on this LP.  But his expressive and personal voice always makes his music seem idiomatic and immediate, regardless of style.




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Look for one of Davis' collaborations later in the survey.


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