The Visibility of Thought

The Visibility of Thought is an album of contemporary classical compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams performed by various ensembles which was released on the Mutable Music label in 2001. The album features performances by Abrams, Jon Deak, Joseph Kubera, Mark Feldman, Thomas Buckner, the ETHEL String Quartet and Phillip Bush. The Allmusic review by François Couture states "Abrams' writing is not without its moments, but it is unlikely that it will overshadow his recognition as a free jazz pianist".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

1. "Duet for Contrabass and Piano" - 6:01
2. "Duet for Violin and Piano" - 10:01
3. "Baritone Voice and String Quartet" - 10:38
4. "Piano Duet #1" - 10:48
5. "The Visibility of Thought" - 5:14
6. "Piano Improvisation" - 29:05

• Recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New York, in August and December, 2000

Personnel

• Muhal Richard Abrams: piano, synthesizer, computer, sequencer (tracks 5 & 6)
• Jon Deak: contrabass (track 1)
• Joseph Kubera: piano (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
• Mark Feldman: violin (track 2)
• Thomas Buckner: baritone (track 3)
• ETHEL String Quartet: Ralph Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawsott, cello; Todd Reynolds, violin; Mary Rowett, violin (track 3)
• Philip Bush: piano (track 4)

References