Polarization (album)
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Polarization is an album by American jazz trombonist and composer Julian Priester
Julian Priester
Julian Priester is an American jazz trombonist and composer.He has played with many artists including Sun Ra, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock.-Biography:...

 recorded in 1977 and released on the ECM label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 4 stars stating "This is an often engaging record from a trombonist too seldom heard as a leader".

Track listing

All compositions by Julian Priester
  1. "Polarization" - 4:31
  2. "Rhythm Magnet" - 7:08
  3. "Wind Dolphin" - 10:18
  4. "Coincidence" - 3:34
  5. "Scorpio Blue" - 8:27
  6. "Anatomy of Longing" - 9:29
    • Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany in January 1977

Personnel

  • Julian Priester
    Julian Priester
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     - trombone
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    , ARP String Ensemble
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  • Ron Stallings - tenor saxophone
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    , soprano saxophone
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  • Ray Obiedo
    Ray Obiedo
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     - electric guitar
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    , acoustic guitar
  • Curtis Clark
    Curtis Clark
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     - piano
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  • Heshima Mark Williams - electric bass
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  • Augusta Lee Collins - drums
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