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ROBIN KENYATTA ~ UNTIL WOUNDED BIRD 2005 (Barcode: 664140200524) ~ USA ~ Jazz Recorded: 1968 Released: 2008 American saxophonist / flautist / composer Robin KenyattaFind albums by this artist first appeared on the Free Jazz scene in the mid-1960s playing as a sideman with such distinguished musicians as Bill DixonFind albums by this artist, Andrew HillFind albums by this artist and others. This album was his debut recording as a leader and was released on the VortexFind albums on this label label, the experimental outlet of AtlanticFind albums on this label. He is supported by a great cast of some of the best players at the time, including trombonist Roswell RuddFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Mike LawrenceFind albums by this artist, pianist Fred SimmonsFind albums by this artist, bassist Walter BookerFind albums by this artist, drummer Horace ArnoldFind albums by this artist and others. Three of the four tracks are his original compositions and the music is a great example of the late 1960s American Jazz, which combines the tradition with modern approach developed by innovators of the Free Jazz movement. The Kenyatta / Lawrence interplays are similar to some extent to the Ornette ColemanFind albums by this artist / Don CherryFind albums by this artist exquisite cooperation. Arnold´s drumming is excellent and emphasizes his role as one of the best American drummers sadly little know outside a small circle of connoisseurs. It´s great to have this album back in circulation after so many years of oblivion as it is a classic of the genre and a valuable historic document. A must to Free Jazz buffs!

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