Don Cherry & The Jazz Composer’s Orchestra – Relativity Suite LP

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2025 limited restock. Klimt present a reissue ofDon Cherry‘sRelatively Suite, originally released in 1973. Finally, available again on vinyl. Recorded with theJazz Composer’s Orchestra. At this time, Cherry was becoming increasingly interested in Middle Eastern and traditional African and Indian music, having traveled extensively and studied with Indian musician,Vasant Rai. This suite of songs was particularly influenced by the Indian Carnatic singing tradition, as can be heard from the very opening moments of the album. FeaturingCarla Bleyon piano,Charlie Hadenon bass, andEd Blackwellon drums, as well as an extended horn and string section, Cherry collaborated extensively with the Jazz Composer’s Orchestra throughout the early ’70s. His Swedish wife,Moki Cherry, plays tambura on “Trans-Love Airways”. Clear vinyl.