The use of both bass, cello and violin makes this session by McBee, recorded in 1982, really stand out. The flavors and textures these instruments offer in a jazz setting is really dynamic and gives the music something different for sure. Feels very spiritual and beautiful and moods of classical music comes to mind. The tune ”Truth - A Path To Peace” is a great example.
The second side begins with an all string arrangement which is delightful and warms the soul without being sentimental and weepy.
But it’s the blend of the strings and the avant-garde and also blues rhythms that really elevates this album to being truly exciting for me. To have a violinist take a solo in a jazz setting, like on the bluesy ”Blues On The Bottom”, instead of something more familiar is a welcome break from the norm.
