David Friedman
Futures Passed
Enja Records (US) 1977
enja 2068 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(CC, some color-faded.)
media : EX-/EX-(some light noises caused by slightly wear.)
A 1977 leader album by the American percussionist David Friedman, known for his contributions to the works of artists such as Wayne Shorter, Hubert Lewis, Grover Washington Jr., and for his own prolific output with various groups. The album features the participation of Pat Rebillot (piano), Harvie Swartz (bass), Bruce Ditmas (drums), and Rimona Francis (vocals), with recordings made in a New York studio in 1976. Showcasing a deep, space-like contemporary jazz that approaches the style of ECM, the album includes tracks like A1, where the mellow melodies of the vibes and Francis's scat vocals float over a light and graceful Samba rhythm, and B2, a combination of soft vibraphone tones and melancholic scat vocals. It demonstrates Friedman's ability to deliver a sophisticated and contemplative musical experience.
A1: Rachel’s Samba
B2: A Smile on the Face of Morning