Certain Blacks

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Certain Blacks
File:Certain Blacks.jpg
Studio album by
Released1970
RecordedFebruary 10, 1970
GenreJazz
Length42:25
LabelAmerica
ProducerPierre Berjot
Art Ensemble of Chicago chronology
Comme à la radio
(1970)
Certain Blacks
(1970)
Go Home
(1970)
Reissue Cover
File:Certain Blacks reissue.jpg

Certain Blacks is an album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded in Paris on February 10, 1970, and released on the America label.[1][2] It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell (credited as Edward Mitchell Jr.), Malachi Favors Maghostut, Chicago Beau, Julio Finn and William A. Howell.

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn states: "A classic, with spicy and frenetic solos one moment, comic overtones and clever melodies and rhythms the next. The Art Ensemble at this point were becoming stars overseas, and finding the going increasingly tougher in America. It's outside or avant-garde jazz with soul, heart, and funk".[3]

Professional ratings
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Track listing

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  1. "Certain Blacks 'Do What They Wanna'" (Chicago Beau) - 23:41
  2. "One for Jarman" (Chicago Beau) - 7:07
  3. "Bye Bye Baby" (Sonny Boy Williamson) - 11:37
  • Recorded February 10, 1970, in Paris

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Art Ensemble of Chicago discography accessed 22, July, 2009
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Art Ensemble Of Chicago discography, accessed November 26, 2017
  3. ^ a b Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed July 21, 2009.
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