Certain Blacks

Certain Blacks
Certain Blacks
Studio album by Art Ensemble of Chicago
Released	1970
Recorded	February 10, 1970
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:25
Label	America
Producer	Pierre Berjot
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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

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
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	^[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	^[5]

Track listing

"Certain Blacks 'Do What They Wanna'" (Chicago Beau) - 23:41
"One for Jarman" (Chicago Beau) - 7:07
"Bye Bye Baby" (Sonny Boy Williamson) - 11:37

Recorded February 10, 1970, in Paris

Personnel

Lester Bowie: trumpet
Chicago Beau: tenor saxophone, piano, harmonica, percussion
Joseph Jarman: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, vibes, percussion
Roscoe Mitchell: bass saxophone
Julio Finn: harmonica
Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion
William A. Howell: drums

References

^ Art Ensemble of Chicago discography accessed 22, July, 2009
^ Jazzlists: Art Ensemble Of Chicago discography, accessed November 26, 2017
^ ^a ^b Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed July 21, 2009.
^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 14. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.

[1] Art Ensemble of Chicago discography accessed 22, July, 2009

[2] Jazzlists: Art Ensemble Of Chicago discography, accessed November 26, 2017

[Allmusic-3] Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed July 21, 2009.

[RSJRG-4] Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 14. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.

[Penguin-5] Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.

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