THE CHICAGO SYMPHONIES

The Chicago Symphonies is a magnificent four-disc collection of extended compositions by Wadada Leo Smith´s Great Lakes Quartet in a celebration of Chicago and the Midwestern culture. The first three symphonies, "Gold," "Diamond" and "Pearl" are performed by Smith with three masters of creative music, saxophonist/flutist Henry Threadgill, bassist John Lindberg and drummer Jack DeJohnette. The fourth, "Sapphire Symphony - The Presidents and Their Vision for America," features saxophonist Jonathon Haffner with Smith, Lindberg and DeJohnette.

DISC 1
Gold Symphony - No. 1 39:48
Movements 1-5

DISC 2
Diamond Symphony - No. 2 36:38
Movements 1-4

DISC 3
Pearl Symphony - No. 3 38:45
Movements 1-5

DISC 4
Sapphire Symphony - No. 4; 49:13
The Presidents and Their Vision for America
Movements 1-5

All compositions by Wadada Leo Smith

DISCS 1, 2 & 3
Wadada Leo Smith trumpet, flugelhorn
Henry Threadgill alto saxophone, flute and bass flute
John Lindberg double bass
Jack DeJohnette drums

DISC 4
Wadada Leo Smith trumpet
Jonathon Haffner alto and soprano saxophones
John Lindberg double bass
Jack DeJohnette drums

International release:

November 19, 2021