Strictly limited to 300 copies. Clear Vinyl
A reissue of Don Cherry's Relatively Suite, originally released in 1973. Finally, available again on vinyl. Recorded with the Jazz Composer's Orchestra. At this time, Cherry was becoming increasingly interested in Middle Eastern and traditional African and Indian music, having traveled extensively and studied with Indian musician, Vasant Rai. This suite of songs was particularly influenced by the Indian Carnatic singing tradition, as can be heard from the very opening moments of the album. Featuring Carla Bley on piano, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums, as well as an extended horn and string section, Cherry collaborated extensively with the Jazz Composer's Orchestra throughout the early '70s.
 
PERSONNEL:
Don Cherry - trumpet, vocal
Frank Lowe - tenor sax
Carlos Ward - alto sax
Charlie Haden - bass
Carla Blay - piano
Ed Blackwell - drums
 
Recorded in New York, February 14, 1973
 
SIDE A
01. Tantra
02. Mali Doussn'gouni
03. Desireless
 
SIDE B
01. The Queen Of Tung-Ting Lake
02. Trans-Love Airways
03. Infinite Gentleness
04. March Of The Hobbits