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Traveling the Spaceways (CD)

By: Ahmed Abdullah (Artist)

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DISC 1 for Traveling the Spaceways (CD) Album By Ahmed Abdullah (Artist)
1   We Travel the Spaceways
2   21st Century Part 1
3   21st Century Part 2
4   21st Century Part 3
5   Dancing Shadows
6   Love in Outerspace
7   Enlightenment
8   East of Uz
9   New Horizons
10   They Pland
 

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Review

Down Beat (p.71) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[Abdullah's] honest, cheerful nonet applies itself to Ra-like traditions of strong musical forces popularized with entertaining splashes of sing-song vocal, arcane philosophy and Neptune-via-Nubia poetry."

Title Note

Personnel: Ahmed Abdullah (vocals, trumpet); Miles Griffith (vocals); Billy Bang (violin); Salim Washington (tenor saxophone); Alex Harding (baritone saxophone); Cody Moffett (drums).

Liner Note Author: Ahmed Abdullah.

Recording information: Clinton Recording Studios, New York, NY (02/27/2004).

Arrangers: Ahmed Abdullah; Salim Washington.

Traveling the Spaceways is as beautiful an homage to Sun Ra as it gets. However, the rapturous chaos and truculence that characterized so many of the maverick composer's performances and recordings should not be expected. While this side of Sun Ra is not completely obliterated, trumpeter/arranger Ahmed Abdullah chose to concentrate on his Ellingtonian bent. The music sways with style, and the voicings are often enthralling. The opening track, "We Travel the Spaceways," sets the tone, each musician playing a clear and distinctive role thanks to Abdullah's deft arrangements. He emphasizes cohesion and elicits a fine group effort from a tight ensemble. Although Abdullah delivers some tasteful choruses, the trumpeter often defers to other bandmembers to fill the solo spots. Therefore, listeners are treated to some memorable interventions by outstanding soloists. Baritone saxophonist Alex Harding is adequately ferocious on "21st Century, Pt. 3," trombonist Craig Harris is visceral and soulful on "New Horizons," and violinist Billy Bang is simply dazzling on "They Plan" -- these last two compositions sharing a deeply moving quality. The recording also prominently features vocalists and poets, and once again Abdullah succeeds by making the vocal parts an integral and indispensable component of the music. The songs and poetry blend remarkably well and often contribute greatly to the mood of the pieces. With this remarkable outing, Abdullah outdid himself and achieved remarkable results that should not be overlooked. Back on Saturn, the master can be proud of this tribute. ~ Alain Drouot

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