I love this album by multi-reedist Maupin, best known for his years (late '60s to mid-'70s) with Herbie Hancock, his history-making appearance on Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" and earlier recordings with McCoy Tyner and Lee Morgan. Here, with a group of Polish musicians, he makes music of quietly swirling rhythms, colors and song. (Maupin's classic "The Jewel in the Lotus" from 1974 has also been recently reissued on ECM.) -by Richard Scheinin
San Jose Mercury News
June 29 2008
