Birth and Rebirth

Birth and Rebirth
Studio album by
Released1978
RecordedSeptember 7, 1978
GenreJazz
Length43:24
LabelBlack Saint
ProducerGiacomo Pellicciotti
Max Roach chronology
Confirmation
(1978)
Birth and Rebirth
(1978)
M'Boom
(1979)
Anthony Braxton chronology
For Four Orchestras
(1978)
Birth and Rebirth
(1979)
Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979
(1979)

Birth and Rebirth is an album by American jazz drummer Max Roach and saxophonist Anthony Braxton.[1] It was recorded in 1978 for the Italian Black Saint label.[2]

Reception

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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Braxton (who performs on alto, soprano, sopranino and clarinet) and Roach continually inspire each other, which is probably why they would record a second set the following year. Stimulating avant-garde music."[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[5]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Max Roach and Anthony Braxton
  1. "Birth" - 9:40
  2. "Magic and Music" - 6:36
  3. "Tropical Forest" - 5:05
  4. "Dance Griot" - 5:06
  5. "Spirit Possession" - 6:44
  6. "Soft Shoe" - 2:57
  7. "Rebirth" - 7:16
    • Recorded at Ricordi Studios in Milano, Italy on September 7, 1978

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Blake, Ran (29 Mar 1979). "Third Stream: Anthony Braxton". Bay State Banner. No. 25. p. 14.
  2. ^ Max Roach discography accessed May 24, 2011
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed May 24, 2011.
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 169. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  5. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1221. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.