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1978 live album by Art Ensemble of Chicago
Kabalaba is a
live album by the
Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded at the
Montreux Jazz Festival
[1] in 1974 and released on their
AECO label in 1978.
[2]
[3] It features performances by
Lester Bowie ,
Joseph Jarman ,
Roscoe Mitchell ,
Malachi Favors Maghostut , and
Don Moye along with
Muhal Richard Abrams .
Reception
The
Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick states "This recording contains several fine episodes, but the interested listener would do better to hear [
Fanfare for the Warriors ] for a full picture of this particular Art Ensemble incarnation's great powers".
[4]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating
Allmusic
[4]
Track listing
"Kabalaba-Bees" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 3:10
"Interlude" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 2:00
"Kaba Song" (Don Moye) - 4:32
"Interlude" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 1:15
"Theme for Sco/Kabalaba" (Joseph Jarman) - 14:48
"Duo" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 2:10
"Sun Precondition One" (Moye) - 5:30
"Interlude" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 1:48
"Improvization A2" (Roscoe Mitchell) - 6:00
"Mal's Delight" (Lester Bowie) - 3:50
"Kabalaba Speaks" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 4:57
Personnel
References
Pre-Art Ensemble of Chicago Studio albums Live albums