Inflation Blues is an album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, recorded in September 1982 and released on ECM Records the following year. The ensemble features reed players Chico Freeman and John Purcell, trumpeter Baikida Carroll, and bassist Rufus Reid.Jack DeJohnette discography accessed 10 September 2009
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states that "this is a particularly strong outing by the 1982 edition of the group... it is not surprising that the music is adventurous yet quite coherent, with the solo and group statements being both spontaneous and logical. Recommended."Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review] accessed 10 September 2009
Track listing All compositions by Jack DeJohnette "Starburst" - 9:11 "Ebony" - 8:42 "The Islands" - 8:36 "Inflation Blues" - 6:43 "Slowdown" - 6:24
Personnel
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition Baikida Carroll – trumpet (except "Ebony") Chico Freeman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet John Purcell – baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet Rufus Reid – bass Jack DeJohnette – drums, piano, clavinet, vocal
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