Grachan Moncur III New Africa Full Album ARTDA by Alan Silva

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow Also put out in Europe by the BYG and Actuel labels, this British LP is fairly adventurous, featuring the originals and trombone of Grachan Moncur III. He matches ideas with altoist Roscoe Mitchell, pianist Dave Burrell, bassist Alan Silva, drummer Andrew Cyrille and (on one of the four pieces) his former boss, tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp. Three of the selections are a bit reminiscent of the John Coltrane Quartet in their modality, but it is during the four movements of the continuous “New Africa“ that Moncur can be heard at his dynamic best. ew Africa is an album by American trombonist Grachan Moncur III recorded in 1969 and released on the BYG Actuel label in the same year. Track listing[edit] All compositions by Grachan Moncur III “New Africa“ - 17:34 “Space Spy“ - 6:29 “Exploration“ - 10:42 “When“ - 12:07 Personnel[edit] Grachan Moncur III - trombone Roscoe Mitchell - alto saxophone Archie Shepp - tenor saxophone Dave Burrell - piano Alan Silva - bass Andrew Cyrille - drums