The Speed of Change, by Mike Reed's Loose Assembly

The Speed of Change

by Mike Reed's Loose Assembly

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1.	The Speed of Change 07:26	buy track
2.	Garvey's Ghost 04:40	buy track
3.	Ground Swell 03:21	buy track
4.	Tezetaye Antchi Lidj 07:17	buy track
5.	X 04:03	buy track
6.	Soul Stirrer 06:40	buy track
7.	Exit Strategy 06:41	buy track
8.	Picking Up Greta 02:25	buy track

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The sophomore release by Loose Assembly. The band continues its evolution by working through a balance of composition and instant composing. In addition to Reed's tunes and the improvised pieces, the group covers "Tezetayé Antchi Lidj (Baby, My Unforgettable Remembrance)" by the Ethiopian vibraphonist Mulatu Astatqe, and Max Roach's "Garvey's Ghost". With great ease the group moves through sonic pastoral explorations to edgy post bop and even Chicago post-rock influences. Reed says, "In the end I guess I'm still thinking about the early AACM bands like Air, as templates for what is possible."

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released May 26, 2008

Nicole Mitchell (flute, voice), Josh Abrams (bass), Jason Adasiewicz (vibraphone), Mike Reed (drums & percussion), Tomeka Reid (cello), Greg Ward (alto saxophone)

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Mike Reed Chicago, Illinois

Mike Reed is a musician, composer, bandleader and arts presenter based in Chicago. Over the last two decades he has emerged as a dominant force within Chicago’s diverse artistic community, both through the music he makes and the live events he produces. ... more

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