
Marion Brown - Vista
Alto Saxophone, Wind Chimes: Marion Brown
Piano, Electric Piano: Anthony Davis
Celeste, Electric Piano: Bill Braynon
Bass: Reggie Workman
Drums: Jimmy Hopps
Drums, Slit Drums: Ed Blackwell
Congas, Tambourine: Jose Goico
Vocals, Bells: Allen Murphy
Celeste, Gong: Harold Budd
Written by Stanley Cowell (A1), Stevie Wonder (A2), Marion Brown (A3), Bill Braynon (B1, B3), Harold Budd (B2)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Thrid Man in Detroit
Label : Verve - Verve by Request Series
Original Label : Impulse
Recorded on February 18 & 19, 1975, at Generation Sound Studios, New York City
Engineered by Tony May (Recording), Baker Bigsby (Mixing and Additional Recording)
Produced by Ed Michel
Originally released in 1975
Reissued in 2025
Tracks :
Side A:
- Maimoun
- Visions
- Vista
Side B:
- Moment Of Truth
- Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim
- Djinji
Reviews :
“Marion Brown capped his '70s return to Impulse! by diverting with the serene and colorful Vista. One of the altoist's least avant dates, its lineup features nine additional musicians such as drummer Ed Blackwell and bassist Reggie Workman, plus Stanley Cowell on acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes. While Brown wrote only the blissful coaster "Vista" itself, the five other compositions are well-chosen, starting with an inviting version of Cowell's "Maimoun" and an impressionistic and deeply meditative take on Stevie Wonder's "Visions" fronted by Allen Murphy. The second side is notable most for Harold Budd's placid "Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim," with Brown wafting softly over three discreet keyboardists including the composer on celeste.” AllMusic Review by Andy Kellman
Rating:
AllMusic 4 / 5 , Discogs 4.52 / 5