Catalog Number: BYG529328 Color: Black Format: LP UPC: 5060767443552 Second of the Art Ensemble's renowned trio of albums for BYG/Actuel, Message to Our Folks is a masterclass of improvisation, inspired by but also transcending established black music genres. Recorded at Studio Saravah A ugust 1969, the title referred to African American audiences back home, who would r ecognise many of the gospel, funk, bebop and even r ock influences the Art Ensemble draw upon here. Typically, their interpretations prove approach brings fire and imagination to the mix. Whilst they'd evolved from out of the collision of free jazz, radical theatre and Black Nationalism happening in US during the late 60s, the band really came into their own after relocating to Paris. The enthusiastic welcome they were given by French audiences revitalised them and inspired many unforgettable performances and recordings, including this classic 'Message to Our Folks'. A 1. Old Time Religion 2. Dexterity 3. Rock Out SIDE B 1. A Brain For The Seine TRACK LIST CD 1. Old Time Religion 2. Dexterity 3. Rock Out 4. A Brain For The Seine