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Think All Focus One

by Muhal Richard Abrams

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1.
Before And After 08:37
2.
The Harmonic Veil 06:23
3.
Crossbeams 08:42
4.
The Junction 08:33
5.
Scaledance 05:55
6.
Encore 12:46
7.
Think All, Focus One 05:36

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"The title-track, is a small-scale classic, a piece of jazz writing which manages to collapse a whole lifetime of experience into just five and a half minutes." (source: The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD)

"The seven compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams on this release can be considered part of a suite. Although there are no memorable melodies, the music flows from one piece to another and stays consistently stimulating; the only exception is the closing "Think All, Focus One" which has Abrams on synthesizer and seems quite directionless. Otherwise many moods are covered, from a dirge-like "The Harmonic Veil" and the complex but often exuberant "Crossbeams" to the swinging (in its own fashion) "Scaledance" and a funky jam on "Encore." The highly expressive trumpeter Eddie Allen (who is masterful with a wa-wa mute) is often the lead voice although guitarist David Gilmore also makes a strong impression and the leader's piano (which often drops out) keeps the musicians on track; tenorman Eugene Ghee, trombonist Alfred Patterson, bassist Brad Jones and drummer Reggie Nicholson complete the unit. Due to the frequently dense ensembles of the septet and the complexity of the music, this set will take several listens to fully absorb, but it is well worth the effort.." (source: AllMusic.com, S. Yanow)

1. Before And After
2. The Harmonic Veil
3. Crossbeams
4. The Junction
5. Scaledance
6. Encore
7. Think All, Focus One

All music by Muhal Richard Abrams

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released July 31, 2025

Muhal Richard Abrams ( Piano, Synthesizer )
Alfred Patterson ( Trombone )
Brad Jones ( Bass )
David Gilmore ( Guitar )
Reggie Nicholson ( Drums )
Eugene Ghee ( Saxophone, Clarinet )
Eddie Allen ( Trumpet )

Producer – Muhal Richard Abrams
Executive-Producer – Flavio Bonandrini
Recorded By – Jon Rosenberg
Studio di registrazione – East Side Sound
Mastered By – Gennaro Carone
Masterizzato presso – PhonoComp
Liner Notes – Henry Threadgill
Artwork – Maria Bonandrini


Recorded on 15, 16 July 1994 at East Side Sound, NYC.

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