Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows

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A landmark recording of modern British jazz.The 50th anniversary of Neil Ardley's "Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows".Newly remastered edition with new liner notes by Sid Smith.This masterful work closes a trilogy composed by Neil Ardley, begun with "The Greek Variations" and continued with "A Symphony Of Amaranths". These works are based on a sequence of notes serving as the foundation for composition and improvisation.Originally released in 1976, "Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows" is a set of pieces inspired by the pentatonic scale of Balinese gamelan. The recording sessions featured renowned musicians such as Ian Carr (Nucleus), Paul Buckmaster, Barbara Thompson, Dave MacRae, Tony Coe, and Geoff Castle.This album is now considered a flagship recording of modern British jazz, although the compositions also show influences from world music and beyond; using synthesizers, it is an innovative and deeply captivating work.