Jack DeJohnette - Irresistible Forces (1987)

01.Introduction
02.Irresistible Forces
03.Preludio Pra Nana
04.Herbie's Hand Cocked
05.Osthetics
06.47th Groove
07.Silver Hollow
08.Interlude / Ponta De Areia
09.Milton
10.3rd World Anthem
11.Conclusion.

After a five-year hiatus, Jack DeJohnette revived his Special Edition ensemble, albeit with completely different personnel. In the new lineup, DeJohnette still boasted a dual-reed front line, with Gary Thomas on tenor saxophone and flute, and Greg Osby on alto and soprano saxophones. He also expanded the rhythm section to include a bass (Lonnie Plaxico, playing both acoustic and electric) and a guitar (Mick Goodrick). This set also features a guest appearance by Brazilian percussionist Nana Vasconcelos. DeJohnette wrote two-thirds of these pieces, and even revisits his "Silver Hollow" (first recorded with the New Directions outfit he assembled a decade earlier). As always, DeJohnette provides a fertile setting for these well-chosen players to truly play off of one another. The spirited interplay of "Preludio Pra Nana" is joyous and inspiring to behold.