Constellation: CST079-2
http://www.cstrecords.com/cst079/
http://www.cstrecords.com/coincoin/
* Matana Roberts : reeds/voice
* Gitanjali Jain : voice
* David Ryshpan : piano/organ
* Nicolas Caloia : cello
* Ellwood Epps : trumpet
* Brian Lipson : bass trumpet
* Fred Bazil : tenor sax
* Jason Sharp : baritone sax
* Hraïr Hratchian : doudouk
* Xarah Dion : prepared guitar
* Marie Davidson : violin
* Josh Zubot : violin
* Lisa Gamble : musical saw
* Thierry Amar : bass
* Jonah Fortune : bass
* David Payant : drums/vibes
http://www.matanaroberts.com/
http://www.iammatana.tumblr.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matana_Roberts
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matana_Roberts
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/matana-roberts-mn0000951683
Recorded in front of a live audience at the
Hotel2Tango studio in Montreal, 9 July 2010.
Recorded and mixed by Radwan Moumneh.
Mastered by Harris Newman.
Reviews
By Tim Niland
http://jazzandblues.blogspot.com/2011/05/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one.html
http://news.allaboutjazz.com/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libre-constellation-2011.php
Saxophonist and composer Matana Roberts has been involved in a lengthy
genealogical exploration of her family’s rich history, and in doing so has
conceived of an ambitious twelve part experience of music, narrative and
sound. Part one is this album, subtitled Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libres
which is a fascinating mix of genres, ideas and song. There is the raw toned
tenor saxophone that she has developed a unique tone on in instrumental pieces
like the opening "Rise," which move through free and intense areas of
exploration providing an opening into the story. Roberts also sings quite well
on the album, but the centerpiece is her haunting narration of a slave auction
on “Libation For Mr. Brown: Bid ‘em In” where she throws her heart and soul
into the scorn and shame of American slavery. It’s an unforgettable narrative,
akin to Abbey Lincoln’s work with Max Roach on songs like “Driva’ Man.” This is
one of the most unique musical experiences to be released in 2011, and really
succeeds where well meaning but overly bloated efforts like Wynton Marsalis’
epic Blood on the Fields have faltered. By breaking her narrative down into
discreet parts, she is developing a project akin to the late clarinetist John
Carter’s Roots and Folklore series of albums, which examined the
African-American experience through music. Part history lesson, part protest
album, and all jazz in its soul and conception, this is a thoughtful and
valuable project that deserves much attention.
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By Thom Jurek
http://www.allmusic.com/album/coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libre-mw0002125075
By Guy Peters
http://www.freejazzblog.org/2011/12/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one.html
By Eric Dawson
http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres
By Richard Elliott
http://www.popmatters.com/review/145463-matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres/
Michał Pudło (pl)
http://screenagers.pl/index.php?service=albums&action=show&id=2512
Kajetan Prochyra (pl)
http://www.jazzarium.pl/przeczytaj/recenzje/coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres
Da Gianfranco Marmoro (it)
http://www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2011_matanaroberts.htm
Da Gaspare Caliri (it)
http://sentireascoltare.com/recensioni/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-les-gens-de-couleurs-libres/
Da Francesco Buffoli (it)
http://www.storiadellamusica.it/world_music/world/matana_roberts-coin_coin_chapter_one_gens_de_couleur_libres%28constellation_records-2011%29.html
Par BB (fr)
http://pointculture.be/album/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres_311392/
Par Guillaume Belhomme (fr)
http://www.lesinrocks.com/musique/critique-album/matana-roberts-queen-creole/
Por Pau Cristòful (en-es)
http://www.tiumag.com/features/columns/matana-roberts-la-espiritualidad-de-la-memoria/
Por Sergio Piccirilli (es)
http://elintruso.com/2011/06/19/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres/
