| Budding of a Rose | ||||
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| Studio album by Wadada Leo Smith | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | June 1979 | |||
| Studio | Palm Studio, Paris. | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Moers Music momu 02026 | |||
| Producer | Burkhard Hennen | |||
| Wadada Leo Smith chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
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| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
Budding of a Rose is a studio album by American jazz trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith with a large ensemble. The album was recorded in Paris, following a radio performance the day before, and released in 1979 via German Moers Music label.
Background
Smith explains that "Budding of a Rose" refers to an idea about mysticism or enlightenment, for the rose is one of the symbols of the Rosicrucians. The song "Harmonium" talks about the balance of the Universe. In "Mutumishi" Smith explored how instruments of different pitches could play the same lines.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Wadada Leo Smith
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Harmonium" | 17:04 |
| 2. | "Mutumishi" | 5:35 |
| 3. | "Budding of a Rose" | 21:17 |
Partial list of personnel
Band
- Leo Smith – trumpet
- Roscoe Mitchell – alto saxophone
- Wes Brown – bass
- Pheeroan AkLaff – drums, percussion
- Marilyn Crispell – piano
- Bobby Naughton – vibraphone
- Pinguin Moschner – tuba
Production
- Jürgen Pankarz – artwork
- Alex Dutilh – photography
- Burkhard Hennen – producer
- Jef Gilson – recording
References
- Jurek, Thom. "Wadada Leo Smith: Budding of a Rose". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- Larkin, Colin. "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". p. 4997. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Wadada Leo Smith discography". Jazz Lists. jazzlists.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- "Leo Smith Creative Orchestra – Budding Of A Rose". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- "WADADA WEEK, PART TWO: THE CREATIVE ORCHESTRA, CIRCA 1979". Destination Out. destination-out.com. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2018.