Conversin' with the Elders

Conversin' with the Elders is the fourth album by saxophonist James Carter recorded in late 1995 and early 1996 and released on the Atlantic label.[1] The album features guest appearances by veteran musicians, including trumpeters Harry "Sweets" Edison and Lester Bowie, and saxophonists Hamiet Bluiett, Larry Smith and Buddy Tate.

Conversin' with the Elders
Studio album by
James Carter
ReleasedJune 4, 1996
RecordedOctober 2, 1995, January 30 & February 5, 1996
StudioPower Station, New York City
GenreJazz
Length62:20
LabelAtlantic
7567-82908-2
ProducerYves Beauvais
James Carter chronology
The Real Quiet Storm
(1995)		 Conversin' with the Elders
(1996)		 In Carterian Fashion
(1998)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert ChristgauA[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[4]

AllMusic awarded the album 3½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Switching between tenor, alto, baritone and bass clarinet, Carter makes each of his guests feel at home while pushing them to stretch themselves. A consistently colorful and generally swing-oriented set".[2] Critic Robert Christgau rated the album an "A" saying, "A jazz album, absolutely. But one any rock and roller who can abide a saxophone could love".[3]

Track listing
  1. "Freereggaehibop" (Lester Bowie) - 8:10
  2. "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 6:29
  3. "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) - 4:57
  4. "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 7:09
  5. "Blue Creek" (Buddy Tate) - 6:13
  6. "Centrepiece" (Harry "Sweets" Edison, John Handy) - 6:35
  7. "Composition #40Q" (Anthony Braxton) - 6:41
  8. "Moten Swing" (Bennie Moten, Buster Moten) - 7:44
  9. "Atitled Valse" (James Carter) - 8:22
  • Recorded at Power Station, NYC on October 2, 1995 (tracks 1 & 9), January 30, 1996 (tracks 3, 5, 6 & 8) and February 5, 1996 (tracks 2, 4 & 7)

Personnel

References
  1. James Carter discography, accessed July 15, 2014
  2. Yanow, S., AllMusic Review accessed July 15, 2014
  3. Christgau, R., Consumer Guide Reviews, accessed October 15, 2016
  4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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