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Hail Now We Sing Today (2003). Joseph Jarman /work of the day/

A simple, low-key, and compelling vocal by Joseph Jarman:

Hail we now sing joy
For the Mighty Dharma King

For the one who stops and holds

All the elements of despair.

combined with some clean saxophone lines:

...a catchy melody, with the words of praise sung in a pleasant, off-key fashion by Jarman. His alto solo seems to relate more to pre-AEC Eric Dolphy-Ornette Coleman style than the band’s individual take on the tradition, with only Favors’ on-the-money bass work holding everything together.

Last.fm has the free MP3 and stream: Art Ensemble of ChicagoHail We Now Sing Joy