Roots, Branches & Dances is an album by pianist Ronnie Mathews which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Bee Hive label.Mosaic Records: The Complete Bee Hive Sessions - Track Listing, Personnel & Recording Dates, accessed September 19, 2017Jazzlists: Bee Hive Records discography, accessed September 19, 2017Jazzlists: Ronnie Mathews discography, accessed September 19, 2017Ronnie Mathews catalog, accessed September 19, 2017Ronnie Mathews Leader Entry, accessed September 19, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "The music is essentially advanced hard bop with a few surprises tossed in. An intriguing set".
DownBeat assigned the album 4 stars. Reviewer Lee Jeske wrote, "I his is an out-and-out blowing session with a group of very strong and very compatible players . . . All in all, an admirable album. It’s a joy to hear a group of tight, professional jazzmen go into a studio and just kick ass".
Track listing
Personnel Ronnie Mathews – piano Frank Foster – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone Ray Drummond – bass Al Foster – drums Azzedin Weston – congas, percussion
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