George Russell & The Living Time Orchestra
The African Game
Blue Note (US 1985
BT-85103 (LP) Audiophile. w/company’s inner sleeve.
sleeve : NM-
media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noise.)
Active since the 1950s, American composer and pianist George Russell—whose work spans from solo pieces to large jazz orchestras and who once released a powerful live album featuring Don Cherry—leads The Living Time Orchestra on this 1985 release. Centered around an African theme, the album blends ethnic melodies and rhythms with electronic elements, unfolding into a primitive yet spiritual form of big-band ethno-jazz. It’s a grand-scale work that showcases Russell’s exceptional compositional brilliance. Highly recommended for fans of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Original U.S. pressing in audiophile quality.