Black Rhythm Revolution!
Black Rhythm Revolution! is the first album by the jazz drummer Idris Muhammad.[1][2] It was recorded for the Prestige label in 1970.[3][4]
| Black Rhythm Revolution! | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | November 2, 1970 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 10005 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [6] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [7] |
Stewart Mason of AllMusic wrote: "Black Rhythm Revolution is not a bad album at all; in fact, most of the tracks are good to great, with the lengthy bookends "By the Red Sea" and "Wander" both featuring memorable grooves and tight, compact solos. It's just considerably less intense than the title might lead one to believe."[5] Most critics who listened to the album said, although largely unknown, it was one of the better drummer albums of its time.
Track listing
All compositions by Idris Muhammad except where noted.
- "Express Yourself" (Charles Wright) – 5:28
- "Soulful Drums" (Jack McDuff) – 4:42
- "Super Bad" (James Brown) – 5:31
- "Wander" – 11:11
- "By the Red Sea" – 8:56
Personnel
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Virgil Jones – trumpet
- Clarence Thomas – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Harold Mabern – electric piano
- Melvin Sparks – guitar
- Jimmy Lewis – electric bass
- Buddy Caldwell – congas
Production
References
- Tamarkin, Jeff. "Idris Muhammad, Drummer Who Crossed Genre Lines, Dies at 74". JazzTimes.
- "Idris Muhammad Dies at Age 74". July 31, 2014.
- Prestige Records discography. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- "Idris Muhammad: New Orleans jazz drummer who played as a teenager on". The Independent. August 8, 2014.
- Mason, S. AllMusic listing. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 6: MUZE. p. 61.CS1 maint: location (link)
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 149. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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