tracks

Roots, Branches, Shapes And Shades (Of Green)
Chamber Concerto (Remembrances)
Wonder Lust
Crystal Gazing
Parallel Planes
I. Mirror, Mirror
II. A Crystal Tear
III. Doppelgänger

notes

Total Time = 71:29
© 1998 Albany Records
Made in USA
Printed in USA

Recorded in Drinko Recital Hall, Cleveland State University

"Roots, Branches, Shapes and Shades (of Green)" was commissioned by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony and premiered by that orchestra in February of 1991.
"Chamber Concerto (Remembrances)" was premiered by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony, which commissioned the work, in 1988.
"Wonder Lust" was premiered by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony in 1988 under a different title, "Rushing Towards the Madness". It was commissioned by the orchestra with funds provided by the Ohio Board of Regents.
"Crystal Gazing", commissioned by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony and premiered in 1994, was inspired by a poem by Sara Teasdale: "The Crystal Gazer" from "Dark of the Moon".
"Parallel Planes" was commissioned and premiered by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony. No date provided in notes.

CD disc packaged in a jewel case with an 8 page booklet, notes in English and information/photos on the artists.

Title printed on spines: Cleveland Plays Music by African-Americans

(NOTE: Wendell Logan's name is misspelled on the front cover as "Wendall Logan")

credits

Commissioned By – Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Composed By – David Baker (3) (tracks: 5 to 7), Dolores White (tracks: 4), Leroy Jenkins (tracks: 3), T.J. Anderson (tracks: 2), Wendell Logan (tracks: 1)
Cover [Cover Art] – Frank Cucciarre
Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Bruce Gigax
Ensemble – Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Music Director, Conductor – Edwin London

companies

Record Company – Albany Records
Copyright (c) – Albany Records
Recorded At – Drinko Recital Hall, Cleveland State University

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