James Newton - Water Mystery
Year: 1985
Label: Gramvision GR 8407, 1986
Quality: flac

Recorded at Mad Hatter Studios, Hollywood, California, January 1985

The five musicians of James Newton's wind ensemble featured on The Mystery School in 1982 (flutist Newton, bassoonist John Nunez, Charles Owens on English horn and soprano, clarinetist John Carter and Red Callender on tuba) are joined by oboist Greg Martin, bassist Roberto Miranda, percussionist Anthony Brown, April Aoki on harp and Allan Iwohara on koto for a rather colorful set. There are two tributes to Billy Strayhorn (including a version of "Star Crossed Lovers"), one for George Russell, a remake of "The Crips" and a pair of features for the koto. A very interesting program of adventurous yet quite logical explorations. ~ Scott Yanow

Personnel:
James Newton - flute
Charles Owens - English horn, soprano sax
John Carter - clarinet
Allan Iwohara - koto
Red Callender - tuba
Greg Martin - oboe
John Nunez - bassoon
Roberto Miranda - bass
Anthony Brown - percussion

James Newton - Water Mystery Tracks:
01 Star Crossed Lovers
02 Lone Hill
03 The Crips
04 Water Mystery
05 One For Strayhorn
06 Dance Steps