Clarinetist John Carter and cornetist Bobby Bradford teamed up many times during a 25-year period. Nearly all of their joint recordings were issued under Carter's name, but this CD is an exception. Carter's often intense flights on clarinet served as a contrast to Bradford's mellower sound. What is unusual about this set, which also includes bassist Richard Davis and drummer Andrew Cyrille, is the participation of pianist Don Preston, who often doubles on synthesizer. His synth adds some otherworldly sounds on several of the selections (such as "Encounter") and takes some getting used to. Bradford contributed two of the pieces, while Carter brought in three, including "Sunday Afternoon Jazz Society Blues." The music is advanced, but not as forbidding as it sometimes was from Carter and Bradford, making this one of their more accessible releases.
Comin' On
Bobby Bradford / John Carter
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by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bradford / John Carter | 15:18 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 2 | Bobby Bradford / John Carter feat: John Carter Octet | 09:51 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 3 | Bobby Bradford / John Carter | 16:20 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 4 | Bobby Bradford / John Carter | 18:35 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 5 | Bobby Bradford / John Carter | 14:52 | SpotifyAmazon |
