Review: Saxophonist Marion Brown closed his chapter with Impulse! Records in the 1970s with this serene and vivid offering, featuring an impressive lineup of jazz talent. Drummer Ed Blackwell and bassist Reggie Workman provide a tight, responsive rhythm section, while Stanley Cowell's work on both acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes adds rich texture to the arrangements. Brown's own composition, 'Vista,' is a stand-out, bringing a blissful vibe, while the album also highlights other great selections, including a warm rendition of Cowell's 'Maimoun' and an introspective, meditative take on Stevie Wonder's 'Visions.' The tracks flow effortlessly, from the evocative 'Maimoun' and 'Visions' to the expansive, peaceful 'Vista,' before moving into the more complex 'Moment of Truth.' With 'Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim' and the intricate 'Djinji' rounding out the album, Brown's final statement for Impulse! remains as emotive as it was upon its release.
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