MW791-2
The Gift of Discernment
by Dennis Gonzalez
About This Release
An album led by Texas trumpeter and composer Dennis González, a deeply individual voice in American creative music who built much of his work outside the established jazz centres. Released by Not Two in 2008, The Gift of Discernment reflects González's lyrical, spiritually inflected approach to composition and improvisation.
Tracklist
- 1Raise the Spirit18:09
- 2There's a Face for Every Year5:31
- 3Ganesha the Spy16:16
- 4Tamazunchale 16:17
- 5Portugal (for Linda Sharrock)11:16
- 6Tamazunchale 211:14
Line-up
- Dennis Gonzaleztrumpets. cornet, gong, bongos
- Alvin Fielderdrums, percussion, small instruments
- Chris Parkerpiano, percussion
- Aaron Gonzalezacoustic bass, gongs
- Stefan Gonzalezdrums, percussion, balafon
- Leena Conquestvoice
- Robbie Mercadobata, congas, tambora
Critical Reception
This is music as the product of group conception and the morality that implies is never in doubt.
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