Ming, by Francis Wong

Ming

by Francis Wong

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1.	An Imbalance In Our Times 06:24	buy track
2.	A Journey Of A Thousand Li 07:44	buy track
3.	Autumn Moon Revisited 05:24	buy track
4.	Persistence Of Vision I 08:01	buy track
5.	Persistence Of Vision II 07:16	buy track
6.	Persistence Of Vision III 03:43	buy track
7.	Glenn Leaps Out 07:13	buy track
8.	Lovers Embrace....Then Dance 04:54	buy track
9.	Hanging In The Balance 05:45	buy track
10.	An Urgency In Our Insurgency 06:16	buy track
11.	Prelude/Postlude 00:25	buy track

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Album Notes:

This was the debut recording of my ensemble from the 1990s featuring Elliiot Humberto Kavee and the late Glenn Horiuchi. It was a one of a kind ensemble that brought forward the personality, versatility, and creativity of the members through flights of free improvisation.

According to All Music reviewer Scott Yanow

“On this CD, tenor saxophonist Francis Wong sometimes plays with both the ferocity of Albert Ayler and the thoughtfulness of Sonny Rollins. Although a few themes and specific moods are utilized, much of the music is quite free. It generally succeeds due to the close musical communication between Wong, pianist Glenn Horiuchi, and percussionist Elliot Humberto Kavee, even if Horiuchi's occasional vocal shouts are quite eccentric. Because Wong also plays a bit of flute and violin and Kavee uses a wide variety of percussion (including what is listed as "dishes, pots, pans, oven rack, and kitchen sink"), even the rambling moments tend to hold one's interest. A rewarding disc.”

"Retrieved From All Music 9/2/2020"

credits

released May 1, 1995

Album Credits:

FRANCIS WONG
MING

1. An Imbalance in Our Times [In Memory of the 1994 Election] (6:20)
2. Journey of a Thousand Li (7:35)
3. Autumn Moon Revisited [Based on the Chinese Theme
Autumn Moon Reflected on the Lake] (5:12)
4-6. Persistence of Vision I(7:52); II)7:11); III (3:40)
7. Glenn Leaps Out (7:17)
8. Lovers Embrace...Then Dance (6:15)
9. Hanging in the Balance (5:09)
10. An Urgency in Our Insurgency (6:43)
11. Prelude/Postlude [From Ellington's Prelude to a Kiss] (0:28)

Total Time: 63:42

All compositions by
Francis Wong (Shih-Ming Music/BMI) unless mentioned otherwise

THE MUSICIANS:
Francis Shih-Ming Wong, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Violin
Glenn Horiuchi, Piano, Shamisen, Voice
Elliot Humberto Kavee Drums, cello, kitchen sink, dishes, pots, pans, oven rack

CO-PRODUCERS
Francis Shih-Ming Wong & Julie Hatta

RECORDED BY:
Jeff Cressman, July 29, 1994 at "The Fridge", San Francisco, CA,
courtesy of Graham Connah

PRE-MASTERING/DIGITAL EDITING:
Bruce Buchanan, Big Hut Studios, Berkeley, CA

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY:
Rev. Kenyei Hatta

DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY:
Lenny Limjoco

AIR 0020
P & C 1995 ASIAN IMPROV RECORDS

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Francis Wong San Francisco, California

For over three decades Francis Wong has performed his innovative brand of Jazz and creative music for audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe. Wong's imaginative career straddles roles as varied as performing artist, youth mentor, composer, artistic director, community activist, non-profit organization manager, consultant, music producer, and academic lecturer. ... more