i've just been to heaven

[alocispepraluger102]

it's called billy bang's sweet space.

such music............!

[Chuck Nessa]

it's called billy bang's sweet space.

such music............!

Not sure I want to go there but have a good time.

[alocispepraluger102]

[alocispepraluger102]

hey, got any territory 5?

[J Larsen]

it's called billy bang's sweet space.

such music............!

Not sure I want to go there but have a good time.

[alocispepraluger102]

i just cannot believe that isnt paul bley on piano

[alocispepraluger102]

i just cannot believe that isnt paul bley on piano

Billy Bang Sextet

Sweet Space

8th Harmonic Breakdown

2005 (1979)

The tune that opens Sweet Space, “A Pebble is a Small Rock,” has a structure reminiscent of “India” or “Africa,” starting with the plucked bass intro by Wilber Morris. Drummer Steve McCall and pianist Curtis Clark add their voices, then Bang, Luther Thomas and Frank Lowe fall in to state the frenetic, spiraling theme on violin, alto sax and tenor sax. The title tune, classical in its conception and execution, is a playful landscape that sounds like insects buzzing. Wilber’s younger brother Butch Morris adds his cornet to the mix and he joins Bang for a quaint pas de deux until the other horns state the carnival-like theme.

McCall takes the lead on “Loweski for Frank (T.F.R)” with a strong drum solo. “Music For the Love Of It” moves on a four-note holding pattern repeated by the band as Bang introduces the members to the audience. The alternate takes on Sweet Space consist of a second set with the same songs, played in a slightly different style and pace.

Billy