Miroslav Vitous Group Reggae Among the many gems from

Among the many gems from Art Pepper’s superlative discography was a January 19

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Miroslav Vitous Group Reggae Among the many gems fromBetween 1979 and 1982, the Miroslav Vitou Group was the primary outlet for the abundant improvisational skills of leader Vitou and John Surman. They made three ECM albums: this eponymously titled disc from 1980 is the middle one. Vitou and Surman were well matched in lots of ways, with roots and influences that extended beyond jazz, a love of playing freely, a commitment to using all the sound potential of their respective instruments: Surman singing