Joe Farrell was a highly versatile multi-reedsman who played on a lot of albums in the 1960s and 1970s. His most famous supporting role was as a member of Chick Corea's original Return to Forever band. His style could be breezy, but he also had a strength and passion to his playing that made him the perfect man for certain jobs. The first two Return to Forever albums would not have been the same without him. Farrell recorded a dozen albums under his own name between 1970 and his early death in 1986. Based on what I've heard, I would say that these were an uneven lot — Farrell wasn't a particularly strong writer or conceptualist — but a few of his earlier efforts are worth looking into. The wealth of talent that he brought with him into the studio would seem to have ensured at least this much.
The high calibre of this group - with Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette, all making waves at the time as part of Miles Davis's electric units - has given this album a reputation (particularly among those who are not especially fond of CTI) for being one of CTI's few contributions to serious jazz. As a result, it has enjoyed several releases under varying titles, with this German one from 1974 dubbing it a "Super Session".
Track Listings:
1. Follow Your Heart
2. Collage for Polly
3. Circle in the Square
4. Molten Glass
5. Alter Ego
6. Song of the Wind
7. Motion
Personnel:
Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Chick Corea, piano; Dave Holland, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums; John McLaughlin, guitar
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