Humility in the Light of the Creator
Originally released in 1969,Humility in the Light of the Creatorwas saxophonist Maurice McIntyre's debut as a leader. An original inductee into Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), McIntyre is a firebrand player who stood out onRoscoe Mitchell's legendarySound, but over the last three decades, he has maintained a relatively low profile, recording only a handful of albums as a leader and not many more as a sideman. Featuring double drum and bass support, with additional horns and a piano added for the long "Ensemble Fate" suite,Humilityis some of the most ecstatic-sounding music to come from the AACM. While the enhanced rhythm section creates a rolling-thunder effect, McIntyre has no problem holding his own as the lone horn. However, when the group opens up to an octet, the additional horns bring in Eastern flavors, as well as a broader free-jazz cacophony.Humilityis a true gem from an often-overlooked player.--Tad Hendrickson