Lifelong Ambitions

• Artist: Leroy Jenkins
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• Release Date: March 11, 1977
• Total Time: 39:03
• Type: Live
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Leroy Jenkins, free jazz's greatest violinist, has always worked best in intimate situations with equally talented partners. He certainly had the optimum conditions on this duet date pairing him with outstanding pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor Muhal Richard Abrams. The duo played six Jenkins compositions for the session, which was recorded live. Abrams and Jenkins frequently alternate roles, letting each other set the pace, never colliding, and forging a highly effective musical partnership. Jenkins' whiplash lines, percussive effects and seamless blend of free and blues influences was capably contrasted by Abrams' driving, soulful piano phrases and solos. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Greetings and Salutations	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:29)
Meditation	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:26)
Happiness	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:38)
The Blues	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:37)
The Weird World	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:28)
The Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost	Leroy Jenkins	Leroy Jenkins, Muhal Richard Abrams	(6:25)

Credits

Luigi Zanon (Photography), Giovanni Bonandrini (Producer), Giovanni Bonandrini (Executive Producer), Katy Denis (Engineer), Katy Dennis (Engineer), Muhal Richard Abrams (Piano), Leroy Jenkins (Piano), Leroy Jenkins (Violin)