JACK DeJOHNETTE - The Jack DeJohnette Complex (1969-1991) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

Drummer Jack DeJohnette's debut as a leader (which has been reissued on CD) has quite a bit of variety. The music ranges from advanced swinging to brief free improvisations and some avant-funk. DeJohnette (who doubles on melodica) is joined by Bennie Maupin (on tenor and flute), keyboardist Stanley Cowell, bassists Miroslav Vitous and Eddie Gomez, and drummer Roy Haynes. He uses six different combinations of musicians on the eight songs (five of his originals, John Coltrane's "Miles' Mode," Cowell's "Equipoise" and Vitous' "Mirror Image"). Intriguing and generally successful music. by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1. Equipoise (Stanley Cowell) - 3:58

 2. The Major General - 6:34

 3. Miles' Mode (John Coltrane) - 6:36

 4. Requiem Number 1 - 2:21

 5. Mirror Image (Miroslav Vitous) - 5:08

 6. Papa, Daddy and Me - 7:53

 7. Brown, Warm and Wintry - 5:02

 8. Requiem Number 2 - 1:41

Personnel

    Jack DeJohnette: drums, melodica

    Bennie Maupin: tenor saxophone, wood flute, flute

    Stanley Cowell: electric piano, piano

    Miroslav Vitous; bass

    Eddie Gomez: bass

    Roy Haynes: drums, percussion