Sightsong is an album by Muhal Richard Abrams and Malachi Favors which was released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1976.Black Saint Records discography, accessed April 20, 2015
Reception
The AllMusic review by Brian Olewnick calls the album "one of Abrams's finest recordings and is also perhaps the best showcase for Malachi Favors' talents outside of his seminal work with the Art Ensemble of Chicago".Olewnick, B. [ Allmusic Review] accessed April 1, 2009The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide called the album "a more successful survey from 1975 with Art Ensemble bassist Malachi Favors along to help Abrams explore the AACM's roots".
The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the album "a perfect example of the radical/traditionalist ethos Abrams has done so much to foster."
Track listing All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams except as indicated "W.W. (Dedicated to Wilbur Ware)" - 4:57 "J.G. (Dedicated to Johnny Griffin)" - 5:35 "Sightsong" - 6:18 "Two over One" - 6:16 "Way Way Way Down Yonder" (Malachi Favors) - 5:28 "Panorama" - 5:59 "Unitry (Dedicated to the AACM)" - 5:14
Personnel Muhal Richard Abrams: piano Malachi Favors: bass
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