Spontaneous Music Ensemble - Oliv & Familie (2014)

A long overdue reappearance of the third Spontaneous Music Ensemble LP. One version of OLIV features Kenny Wheeler and Derek Bailey soloing over a four-person voice and saxophone drone which is eventually joined by a piano/bass/drums rhythm section. The second version is an improvisation by the quartet of John Stevens, Maggie Nicols, Trevor Watts and Johnny Dyani one of the great early examples of the free improvisation era, and the recording debut of Nicols. Also included are one and a half takes of FAMILIE by an eleven piece group, the earliest recorded example of a large group SME performance. Strongly influenced by Gagaku (Japanese court music), this ensemble comprises two voices, three winds, three strings, piano, guitar, and percussion. 67 minutes - reissue of Marmalade LP 608008 (2384009) plus 31 minutes previously unissued.

Tracklist:

1. Familie 19:54
2. Oliv I 19:35
3. Oliv II 16:06
4. Familie (Alternative Ending) 11:34

Personnel:

Nik Bryce-cello
Dave Holland-double bass
Jeff Clyne-double bass
John Stevens-drums
Brian Smith-flute
Derek Bailey-electric guitar
Trevor Watts-Piccolo flute
Peter Lemur-piano
Evan Parker-soprano saxophone
Norma Winstone-voice
Pepi Lemer-voice
Johnny Dyani-double bass
Kenny Wheeler-Flugelhorn
Carolann Nicholls-voice
Maggie Nicols-voice