Peter Apfelbaum

It Is Written

Peter Apfelbaum - It Is Written

08/30/2005 | Act Music + Vision 

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All Music Guide Review

Saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum gathered together a new version of his Hieroglyphics for this record date, inspired by rediscovering fragments of music left over from the 1970s. Influenced strongly not only by avant-garde jazz but world music, the Hieroglyphics are, at times, reminiscent of Abdullah Ibrahim's groups, open to the rhythms, harmonies, and melodies of American, Latin, European, African, and Asian music. While the band has a strong group sound, Apfelbaum's nine originals cover a wide variety of music including the vocal-dominated "Titiwa" (featuring Abdoulaye Diabate), a number showcasing the leader on harmonium, some ensemble-oriented pieces, and others with short and fiery solos. Although not for the jazz purist, there is plenty of spirit to these performances, serving as an opportunity for Peter Apfelbaum to look both backwards and forward simultaneously. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

It Is Written Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Prelude
  • 1:17
  • Sound Clip for Prelude from It Is Written


  • 2
  • Labile (Unfolding)
  • 2:18
  • Sound Clip for Labile (Unfolding) from It Is Written


  • 3
  • Rainbow Sign
  • 7:28
  • Sound Clip for Rainbow Sign from It Is Written


  • 4
  • Apparition/Projectiles
  • 14:29
  • Sound Clip for Apparition/Projectiles from It Is Written


  • 5
  • Song of the Signs
  • 6:04
  • Sound Clip for Song of the Signs from It Is Written


  • 6
  • Petroglyph Extension
  • 3:21
  • Sound Clip for Petroglyph Extension from It Is Written


  • 7
  • Shotgun Bouquet
  • 11:55
  • Sound Clip for Shotgun Bouquet from It Is Written


  • 8
  • It Is Written
  • 5:27
  • Sound Clip for It Is Written from It Is Written


  • 9
  • Titiwa
  • 7:56
  • Sound Clip for Titiwa from It Is Written


    • Credits of It Is Written

    • Norbert Stachel
    • Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Bass), Woodwind, Vocals, Sax (Baritone), Piccolo, Flute (Alto)
    • Jai Uttal
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals, Harmonia, Guitar, Harmonium
    • Peck Allmond
    • Flute, Trumpet, Woodwind, Sax (Tenor), Piccolo, Cornet
    • Josh Jones
    • Percussion, Bata Drums, Qarqaba, Conga
    • Peter Apfelbaum
    • Organ, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Piano, Harmonium, Keyboards, Sax (Tenor), Vocals, Melodica, Bells, Woodwind, Liner Notes, Cowbell, Soloist, Bata Drums, Qarqaba

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