Muhal Richard Abrams, as the founder of the AACM in Chicago, has been one of the unsung leaders of the avant-garde ever since the mid-'60s. A versatile pianist, Abrams is heard in two different settings on this, his second session as a leader. "Young at Heart" finds him stretching out on a solo piano performance that hints at earlier styles while exploring the potential sounds and silence of free jazz. Wise in Time has Abrams functioning as part of an explorative quintet with trumpeter Leo Smith and altoist Henry Threadgill, both of whom were unknown youngsters at the time. Fascinating music, it is recommended strictly for the open-eared listener who does not demand that all jazz swing conventionally. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Young at Heart/Wise in Time
07/02/1969 | Delmark
All Music Guide Review
Young at Heart/Wise in Time Track Listing
Credits of Young at Heart/Wise in Time
- Henry Threadgill
- Sax (Alto)
- Chuck Nessa
- Reissue Producer
- John B. Litweiler
- Liner Notes
- Dave Antler
- Engineer
- Zbigniew Jastrzebski
- Cover Design
- Kate Hoddinott
- ?, CD Package Design
- Richard Abrahams
- Piano
- Muhal Richard Abrams
- Piano, Main Performer
- Thurman Barker
- Percussion, Drums
- Robert G. Koester
- Producer, Supervisor
- Lester Lashley
- Bass, Percussion
- Roy Lewis
- Photography
- Paul Serrano
- Remixing
- Wadada Leo Smith
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn













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