It's always an interesting phenomenon at what point you hear an album. I bought this CD new at Other Music in New York City near the time of release. I really didn't have a point of reference at that time. On first impact, and later listens, the music of Clark-Hutchinson was entirely unique to me, though not excessively enjoyable to my ears. On this revisit I heard the sound of Gabor Szabo via an eastern Indian psychedelic lens. Perhaps had this been a jazz release on Impulse, its historical acceptance would be more widespread. An interesting perspective I hadn't thought of prior. Now that I have a different foundation, maybe not truly accurate but who cares, makes me appreciate the album at a much higher level. To ponder.
Ownership: CD: 1998 Repertoire. Jewel case. Booklet includes historical essay and recording details.
6/8/99 (first listen); 6/30/16; 11/20/24 (review / new entry)
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