The Collective (Cecil Brooks III album) explained

The Collective
Type:	Album
Artist:	Cecil Brooks III
Cover:	The Collective (Cecil Brooks III album).jpg
Released:	1989
Recorded:	March 27, 1989
Studio:	The Warehouse Recording Studio, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	49:06
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Houston Person
Chronology:	Cecil Brooks III
Next Title:	Hangin' with Smooth
Next Year:	1990

The Collective is an album by drummer Cecil Brooks III which was recorded in 1989 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "the two saxophonists have their own sounds and the logic in their improvisations is both unpredictable and highly original. The versatile pianist Geri Allen fits in well with her contemporaries and both bassist Lonnie Plaxico and Brooks (who contributed two originals) are strong in support of the soloists".

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Brooks III except where noted.

1. "The Sketch Is the Key" (Greg Osby) – 6:01
2. "We'll Be Together Again" (Carl T. Fischer, Frankie Laine) – 5:55
3. "Ace Boy (Little Cece)" – 6:29
4. "Sunshine" – 5:28
5. "Are You Real" (Benny Golson) – 3:55
6. "West Coast Blues" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:30
7. "Temptation" (Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed) – 3:50
8. "We'll Be Together Again" (Long Version) (Fisher, Laine) – 11:58 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

• Cecil Brooks III – drums
• Greg Osby – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Gary Thomas – tenor saxophone
  • Geri Allen – piano Lonnie Plaxico – bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5350.htm Muse LP series discography: 5350 to 5399
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing