Corn Meal Dance

by William Parker

Overview

Bassist William Parker is one of the primary torch bearers for the jazz avant garde, and 2007's CORN MEAL DANCE shows yet another facet of his kaleidoscopic musicality. Streamlining his usual left-field explorations, Parker blends soul, pop, and free jazz on CORN MEAL DANCE, employing the talents of singer Leena Conquest on a batch of spectral, well-crafted tunes. Parker's usual group, which includes drummer Hamid Drake, is also here, as is the excellent pianist Eri Yamamoto. These evocative, vocal-based tracks may seem surprising to those used to Parker's usual fare, but one listen through CORN MEAL DANCE will covert the suspicious.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2007
Label:	Aum Fidelity
UPC:	0642623304327
Rank:	190209

Tracks

1. Doctor Yesterday
2. Tutsi Orphans
3. Poem for June Jordan
4. Soledad
5. Corn Meal Dance
6. Land Song
7. Prayer
8. Old Tears
9. Gilmore's Hat

Album Credits

Performance Credits

William Parker   Primary Artist,Bass
William Parker's Raining on the Moon   Primary Artist
Rob Brown   Sax (Alto)
Eri Yaramoto   Piano
Hamid Drake   Drums
Eri Yamamoto   Piano
Leena Conquest   Vocals
Lewis Barnes   Trumpet

Technical Credits

William Parker   Audio Production,Composer,Producer
Steven Joerg   Audio Production,Producer,Photography,Art Direction
Greg Tate   Liner Notes
Cara Regan   Photography
Michael Marciano   Mastering,Mixing
Leena Conquest   Composer
Joe Marciano   Engineer
Tara Key   Photography