As much Canadian John Warren’s album as fellow baritone player John Surman’s, this record said that Surman was a star in the ascendant. So many UK jazz albums could fill this slot but this gets the vote for its ecstatic, exuberant playing from Surman and company and amazing, challenging writing from Warren. This was a glorious testament to the new-found confidence of British jazz.
Tracklisting
00:00 - With Terry's Help
05:57 - The Dandelion
12:18 - We'll Make It
18:27 - Picture Tree
24:15 - I The Purple Swan
25:46 - II Shingebis And The North Wind
32:41 - III The Adventures Of Manabush
40:58 - IV The White Water Lily
42:53 - V Wihio The Wanderer
Personnel
Martin Drover — trumpet, flugelhorn
Kenny Wheeler — trumpet, flugelhorn
Harry Beckett — trumpet, flugelhorn
Malcolm Griffiths — trombone
Ed Harvey — trombone
Danny Almark — trombone
Mike Osborne — alto saxophone, clarinet
Stan Sulzmann — alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Alan Skidmore — tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute
John Warren — baritone saxophone, flute, soprano saxophone
