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'''''Double Exposure''''' is the third release by drummer/pianist/composer [[Joe Chambers]]. It is a duo album featuring [[Larry Young (musician)|Larry Young]] on Hammond organ and synthesizer. It was recorded in 1977 and released on the [[Muse Records|Muse]] label.<ref>[http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography] accessed January 20, 2015</ref>
'''''Double Exposure''''' is the third release by drummer/pianist/composer [[Joe Chambers]]. It is a duo album featuring [[Larry Young (musician)|Larry Young]] on Hammond organ and synthesizer. It was recorded in 1977 and released on the [[Muse Records|Muse]] label.<ref>[http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography] accessed January 20, 2015</ref>

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The song "Mind Rain" was sampled in the [[Nas]] song "[[N.Y. State of Mind]]", off his debut album, ''[[Illmatic]]''.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}


==Reception==
==Reception==
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The ''[[Bay State Banner]]'' wrote: "While Chambers' piano is energetic and capable, Young's soaring organ themes and sensitive answering counter point actually highlight the album. When Chambers returns to the drums on the final two selections and cuts loose, Young responds responds with waves of sonic excitement, anticipating and pacing the beats and accents of Chambers."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wynn |first1=Ron |title=Improvisation |work=Bay State Banner |issue=45 |date=17 Aug 1978 |page=17}}</ref>


In his review for [[AllMusic]], Scott Yanow stated "The music is somewhat adventurous with Chambers as the lead voice on the numbers on which he plays piano; the final two performances are organ-drum duets that put more of an emphasis on Young's unique sound. This interesting session has some surprising music."<ref name="Allmusic">{{allmusic|first=Scott|last=Yanow|class=album|id=mw0000869124|title=''Double Exposure'' – Review|accessdate= January 20, 2015}}</ref>
In his review for [[AllMusic]], Scott Yanow stated: "The music is somewhat adventurous with Chambers as the lead voice on the numbers on which he plays piano; the final two performances are organ-drum duets that put more of an emphasis on Young's unique sound. This interesting session has some surprising music."<ref name="Allmusic">{{allMusic|first=Scott|last=Yanow|class=album|id=mw0000869124|title=''Double Exposure'' – Review|accessdate= January 20, 2015}}</ref>

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The song "Mind Rain" was prominently sampled in the [[Nas]] song "[[N.Y. State of Mind]]" off his critically acclaimed debut album ''[[Illmatic]]''.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
''All compositions by Joe Chambers except as indicated''
''All compositions by Joe Chambers except as indicated''
# "Hello to the Wind" - 8:50
# "Hello to the Wind" – 8:50
# "The Orge" (Larry Young) - 5:30
# "The Orge" (Larry Young) – 5:30
# "Mind Rain" - 9:00
# "Mind Rain" – 9:00
# "After the Rain" - 4:30
# "After the Rain" – 4:30
# "Message from Mars" (Young) - 6:07
# "Message from Mars" (Young) – 6:07
# "Rock Pile" - 5:50
# "Rock Pile" – 5:50


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Joe Chambers]] - [[piano]] (tracks 1-4), [[electric piano]] (track 2), [[tabla]], (track 2), [[cymbal]] (tracks 2 & 3), [[drum kit|drums]] (tracks 5 & 6)
*[[Joe Chambers]] - [[piano]] (tracks 1–4), [[electric piano]] (track 2), [[tabla]], (track 2), [[cymbal]] (tracks 2 & 3), [[drum kit|drums]] (tracks 5 & 6)
*[[Larry Young (musician)|Larry Young]] - [[electronic organ|organ]] (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6), [[synthesizer]] (track 2)
*[[Larry Young (musician)|Larry Young]] - [[electronic organ|organ]] (tracks 1–3, 5 & 6), [[synthesizer]] (track 2)


==References==
==References==
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{{Larry Young (musician)}}
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[[Category:1978 albums]]
[[Category:1978 albums]]

Latest revision as of 14:51, 9 March 2024

Double Exposure
Studio album by
Joe Chambers
Released1978
RecordedNovember 16, 1977
StudioCI Recording, NYC
GenreJazz
Length39:43
LabelMuse
MR 5165
ProducerFrederick Seibert
Joe Chambers chronology
New World
(1976) 		Double Exposure
(1978) 		Lend Me Your Ears
(1978)

Double Exposure is the third release by drummer/pianist/composer Joe Chambers. It is a duo album featuring Larry Young on Hammond organ and synthesizer. It was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.[1]

The song "Mind Rain" was sampled in the Nas song "N.Y. State of Mind", off his debut album, Illmatic.[citation needed]

Reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]

The Bay State Banner wrote: "While Chambers' piano is energetic and capable, Young's soaring organ themes and sensitive answering counter point actually highlight the album. When Chambers returns to the drums on the final two selections and cuts loose, Young responds responds with waves of sonic excitement, anticipating and pacing the beats and accents of Chambers."[4]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "The music is somewhat adventurous with Chambers as the lead voice on the numbers on which he plays piano; the final two performances are organ-drum duets that put more of an emphasis on Young's unique sound. This interesting session has some surprising music."[2]

Track listing

[edit]

All compositions by Joe Chambers except as indicated

  1. "Hello to the Wind" – 8:50
  2. "The Orge" (Larry Young) – 5:30
  3. "Mind Rain" – 9:00
  4. "After the Rain" – 4:30
  5. "Message from Mars" (Young) – 6:07
  6. "Rock Pile" – 5:50

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Muse Records discography accessed January 20, 2015
  2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Double Exposure – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  3. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 40. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  4. ^ Wynn, Ron (17 Aug 1978). "Improvisation". Bay State Banner. No. 45. p. 17.
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