Description
Rings of Saturn – Rashid Ali & Louie Belogenis (Audio CD)
!!! Condition of this CD is USED VERY GOOD !!!
Product Information
Key Details
- Label: Knitting Factory Records – KFR-232
- UPC: 035828023221
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: US
- Released: 1999
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Free Jazz
Artists & Personnel:
- Rashid Ali – Drums, Producer, Cover Concept
- Louie Belogenis – Tenor Saxophone, Producer, Cover Concept
- Additional Credits: Recording Location: Survival Studios
- Executive Producer: Michael Dorf
- Photography & Design: David Bias
- Recorded By / Mixed By: Larry Voelker
- Remastered By: Oliver Neumann, Sascha Von Oertzen
- Recording Dates: August 9th and 19th, 1997
Overview
Rings of Saturn is an adventurous exploration of free jazz, brought to you by the dynamic duo of Rashid Ali and Louie Belogenis. Released in 1999 on Knitting Factory Records, this album captures an intense, spontaneous spirit that is quintessential to the free jazz movement. With Ali’s propulsive drum work and Belogenis’s expressive tenor saxophone, the album fuses innovative compositions with nods to jazz tradition—most notably, two pieces composed by the legendary John Coltrane.
This release is a prime example of modern creative improvisation. Remastered for clarity and depth by Oliver Neumann and Sascha Von Oertzen, Rings of Saturn ensures that every nuance of the original performance (recorded in August 1997 at Survival Studios) is delivered with precision and raw emotional power.
Product Features
Audio & Recording Quality
- High-Resolution Remaster:
The album is remastered to capture every texture and dynamic contrast at pristine quality. - Studio Excellence:
Recorded at Survival Studios on two separate days, the session reveals a well-crafted interplay between meticulously arranged compositions and spontaneous improvisation.
Composition & Creative Input
- Original Works & Homages:
Six tracks (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8) showcase original compositions collaboratively created by Louie Belogenis and Rashid Ali, while two selections (“Saturn” and “Seraphic Light”) are composed by John Coltrane, serving as an homage to one of jazz’s greatest innovators. - Free Jazz Vision:
The album's eclectic mix of compositions and improvised passages highlights the artists’ ability to bridge the raw energy of free jazz with structured musical narratives.
Track Listing & Timings
- Mahakala – 10:37
- Keepdarigaway – 9:18
- Saturn – 11:38
Composed by John Coltrane - Zorn's Thorn – 8:55
- Rings of Saturn – 5:10
- Seraphic Light – 9:39
Composed by John Coltrane - Takedatwitcha – 10:49
- Vajra Prayer – 8:07
Total Running Time: 74:13
Interesting Facts
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Innovative Collaboration:
Rings of Saturn pairs the dynamic energy of Rashid Ali’s drumming with Louie Belogenis’s penetrating tenor sax work, creating a sonic landscape that is both challenging and exhilarating. -
Homages to Jazz Greats:
The inclusion of two John Coltrane compositions, “Saturn” and “Seraphic Light,” underscores the duo’s reverence for jazz tradition amidst their experimental free jazz explorations. -
Production & Visual Identity:
Beyond the music, the album’s cover concept—developed by both Ali and Belogenis and executed with photography by David Bias—reflects the album’s cohesive artistic vision. This visual aesthetic, combined with the precise remastering work, makes Rings of Saturn a compelling collectible for enthusiasts. -
Studio Legacy:
Recorded in August 1997, this session captures a moment of creative explosion at Survival Studios, proving that the spirit of free jazz continues to be a fertile ground for innovation and expression.
Publishers
Knitting Factory Records
74 Leonard Street, NY, 10013
Phone: 212.219.300690
Visit www.knittingfactory.com
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