For light relief from his darker, more existential works, Michael Mantler assembled two fine ensembles at the end of the 1970s to play music that might be described as the Thinking Man’s Answer to Fusion. “Like a more mature and musicianly Mahavishnu Orchestra” according to Melody Maker.
- Michael Mantler Trumpet
- Larry Coryell Guitar
- Philip Catherine Guitar
- Gary Windo Tenor Saxophone
- Carla Bley Piano, Synthesizer, Tenor Saxophone, Organ
- Steve Swallow Bass
- Tony Williams Drums
- D. Sharpe Drums
RECORDED
March 1977 & August 1979-March 1980, Grog Kill Studio, Willow, NY
