A1 Brilliant Circles
A2 Earthly Heavens
B1 Boo Ann's Grand
B2 Bobby's Tune

Recorded in 1969, "Brilliant Circles" is one of Stanley Cowell's early masterpieces. It's an intense session that brought together promising talents before the establishment of Strata-East. Don Cherry on trumpet, Marion Brown on alto, and Joe Chambers on drums all converge to create a dense ensemble that combines sharpness with free expression. Cowell's piano radiates a hard-edged beauty and spiritual depth, vividly showcasing jazz's potential from modal to free. A masterpiece that captures the energy of a golden age, where avant-garde and lyricism intertwine.