The Ancestors


The Ancestors is an album by Tim Berne and which was released on the Italian-based Soul Note label in 1983. It features three lengthy tracks which, typical of Berne, are structured in suite-like sections. The music is performed by the Tim Berne Sextet which consisted of Berne, Herb Robertson, Ray Anderson, Mack Goldsbury, Ed Schuller, Paul Motian.

Reception

said "The Ancestors was a first sign that Berne was willing to slow down, look about him and take stock....it's a measured authoritative set, rhythmically coherent ".

Track listing

  1. "Sirius B" - 10:46
  2. "Shirley's Song - Part 1" - 12:46
  3. "Shirley's Song - Part 2 / San Antonio / The Ancestors" - 21:05

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