Infinite Search
Infinite Search is the debut album by Czech jazz bassist Miroslav Vitouš. It was released in 1970 by Embryo Records. The same album has been released under three different titles. The second is Mountain in the Clouds a later remixed and enhanced version of the same recordings (1972 US edition:Atlantic SD 1622 and 1972 German edition: Atlantic ATL 50 406), featuring one extra track "Cérečka", and the third title is The Bass (1972 German edition: Hörzu Black Label SD 1622) still also with the bonus track "Cérečka".[1][2]
| Infinite Search | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | October 8, 1969 | |||
| Studio | A&R Studios, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion, post-bop, free funk | |||
| Length | 47:20 | |||
| Label | Embryo Records, Atlantic Records | |||
| Producer | Herbie Mann | |||
| Miroslav Vitouš chronology | ||||
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Reception
At The Audiophile Man on 25 September 2016, journalist Paul Rigby notes that:
I was impressed... with the improv technique of John McLaughlin, who darts into the gaps like a shoal of fish occupying every available sea space. Fans of more contemporary jazz releases will be very familiar with Vitouš as a recording artist for ECM. If you are, then this album will be an eye-opening glimpse into the man’s glittering past. A superb album.[3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Freedom Jazz Dance" | Eddie Harris | 10:54 |
| 2. | "Mountain In The Clouds" | Miroslav Vitouš | 1:51 |
| 3. | "When Face Gets Pale" | Miroslav Vitouš | 7:38 |
| 4. | "Infinite Search" | Miroslav Vitouš | 6:49 |
| 5. | "I Will Tell Him On You" | Miroslav Vitouš | 11:00 |
| 6. | "Epilogue" | Miroslav Vitouš | 6:57 |
| 7. | "Cérečka" (2013 Rhino Records CD reissue [6]) | Miroslav Vitouš | 2:45 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Miroslav Vitouš – bass, leader
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- John McLaughlin – electric guitar
- Herbie Hancock – electric piano
- Jack DeJohnette – drums (all tracks except track #6)
- Joe Chambers – drums (track #6)
Production
- Herbie Mann – producer
- Dave Green – engineer
- Haig Adishian – album design
- Joel Brodsky – photography
References
- ^ "Mountain in the Clouds". discogs.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Infinite Search by Miroslav Vitouš (Album, Jazz Fusion): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Rigby, Paul. "Infinite Search". The Audiophile Man. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Allan, Mark. "Infinite Search". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1451. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ "2013 reissue – bonus tracks". discogs.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.