Birth and Rebirth explained

Birth and Rebirth
Type:	Album
Artist:	Max Roach & Anthony Braxton
Cover:	Birth and Rebirth.jpg
Released:	1978
Recorded:	September 7, 1978
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	43:24
Label:	Black Saint
Producer:	Giacomo Pellicciotti
Chronology:	Max Roach
Prev Title:	Confirmation
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	M'Boom
Next Year:	1979

Birth and Rebirth is an album by American jazz drummer Max Roach and saxophonist Anthony Braxton.^[1] It was recorded in 1978 for the Italian Black Saint label.^[2]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Braxton (who performs on alto, soprano, sopranino and clarinet) and Roach continually inspire each other, which is probably why they would record a second set the following year. Stimulating avant-garde music."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Max Roach and Anthony Braxton

1. "Birth" - 9:40
2. "Magic and Music" - 6:36
3. "Tropical Forest" - 5:05
4. "Dance Griot" - 5:06
5. "Spirit Possession" - 6:44
6. "Soft Shoe" - 2:57
7. "Rebirth" - 7:16

• • Recorded at Ricordi Studios in Milano, Italy on September 7, 1978

Personnel

• Anthony Braxton - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone, clarinet
• Max Roach - drums

Notes and References

1. News: Blake . Ran . Third Stream: Anthony Braxton . Bay State Banner . 25 . 29 Mar 1979 . 14.
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/max-roach/catalog/#black-saint-bsr-0024 Max Roach discography
3. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed May 24, 2011.