Greg Osby and Sound Theatre explained
| Greg Osby and Sound Theatre |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Greg Osby |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | 1987 |
| Recorded: | May and June 1987 |
| Studio: | Systems Two, Brooklyn, New York |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 40:41 |
| Label: | JMT
JMT 870 011 |
| Producer: | Greg Osby and Stefan F. Winter |
| Chronology: | Greg Osby |
| Next Title: | Mindgames |
| Next Year: | 1988 |
Greg Osby and Sound Theatre is the debut studio album by saxophonist Greg Osby recorded in 1987 and released on the JMT label.[1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "The performances (mostly Osby originals) are complex, somewhat abrasive, and in the M-Base genre, swinging in their own funky fashion and following a different logic than bebop. Osby plays quite well, and the music grows in interest with each listen".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Greg Osby except as indicated
- "You Big ..." - 5:07
- "Daigoro" - 7:48
- "Return to Now" - 7:51
- "Shohachi Bushi/Oyamako Bushi" (Traditional) - 3:09
- "Calculated Risk" - 3:52
- "For Real Moments" (Geri Allen) - 7:12
- "Gyrhythmitoid" - 5:32
- "Knigrobade" - 6:34 Bonus track on CD
Personnel
Band
- Greg Osby - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Michele Rosewoman - piano, synthesizer (tracks 1-3 & 5-7)
- Kevin McNeal - electric guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 1-3 & 5-7)
- Lonnie Plaxico - bass (tracks 1-3 & 5-8)
- Paul Samuels - drums, percussion (tracks 2-5 & 7)
Special guests
- Fusako Yoshida - koto (tracks 2 & 4)
- Terri Lyne Carrington - drums, percussion (tracks 4, 7 & 8)
- Haruko Nara - lyrics (track 2)
Notes and References
- http://www.jazzdisco.org/greg-osby/catalog/#jmt-productions-jmt-870011 Greg Osby sessionography
- Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed September 30, 2014
