Full Force is a 1980 album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago, their second to appear on the ECM label.Art Ensemble of Chicago discography accessed 22, July, 2009Jazzlists: Art Ensemble Of Chicago discography, accessed November 26, 2017ECM Records Catalog: 1100 series, accessed November 26, 2017ECM Records Catalogue, accessed November 26, 2017
Reception The album was identified by Chris Kelsey in his AllMusic essay "Free Jazz: A Subjective History" as one of the 20 Essential Free Jazz Albums.Kelsey, C. [ Free Jazz: A Subjective History] accessed December 7, 2009
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states: "Their music in this era continued in a developmental phase, stripping away nuance and shadings in lieu of pure expressionism, even more experimental while utilizing thematic ideas that alternately suggest world music fusions and tune structures. This may be the most accessible Art Ensemble of Chicago album, perhaps disappointing for some hardcore fans, but certainly illuminating to many others unexposed to their unmitigated brilliance".Nastos, M. G. AllMusic Review accessed July 28, 2011
Track listing "Magg Zelma" (Malachi Favors) - 19:50 "Care Free" (Roscoe Mitchell) 0:50 "Charlie M" (Lester Bowie) - 9:18 "Old Time Southside Street Dance" (Joseph Jarman) - 5:12 "Full Force" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) - 7:24
Personnel Lester Bowie – trumpet, celeste, bass drum Malachi Favors – double bass, percussion, melodica Joseph Jarman – saxophone, clarinet, percussion, vocal Roscoe Mitchell – saxophone, clarinet, flute, percussion Don Moye – drums, percussion, vocal
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