A lot of rambling takes place on this interesting but erratic LP. Drummer
Jack DeJohnette (doubling on keyboards) performs three songs with a group featuring bass clarinetist
Bennie Maupin and the guitars of
John Abercrombie and
Mick Goodrick; the music shows the influence of fusion (most obviously on "The Rock Thing") and has its strong moments (much of the nearly 14-minute "Sorcery #1"). But the attempt at humor on "The Right Time" is self-indulgent. The second half of this release, with trios by
DeJohnette, bassist
Dave Holland, and
Michael Fellerman on metaphone (whatever that is), are less memorable. While one admires
DeJohnette's willingness to take chances, this music has not dated well.