Tin Can Alley is a studio album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, recorded in September 1980 and released on ECM Records the following year. The quartet features saxophonists Chico Freeman and John Purcell and bassist Peter Warren.Jack DeJohnette discography accessed 10 September 2009
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The wide-ranging music on this fine set ranges from African rhythms and colors reminiscent of Duke Ellington to some boppish moments and a bit of light funk. Although not the most powerful version of Special Edition, this set is recommended."Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review] accessed 10 September 2009
Track listing All compositions by Jack DeJohnette except as indicated "Tin Can Alley" - 10:46 "Pastel Rhapsody" - 13:29 "Riff Raff" (Peter Warren) - 6:54 "The Gri Gri Man" - 4:44 "I Know" - 10:19
Personnel
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition Jack DeJohnette – drums, piano, organ, conga, timpani, vocal Chico Freeman – tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet John Purcell – baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, flute Peter Warren – bass, cello
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