In: Sanity is an album by American jazz group The 360 Degree Music Experience led by drummer Beaver Harris and pianist Dave Burrell recorded in 1976 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint Records discography accessed May 6, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album four stars, calling it "Improvisational music with world music touches... An essential purchase for the adventurous listener".Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed January 24, 2023 The Rolling Stone Jazz and Blues Album Guide also gave it four stars.John Swenson, Rolling Stone Jazz and Blues Album Guide (Random House, 1999: ), p. 292. Musichound Jazz called it "one of their best albums": "Typically wide ranging, it includes one certified classic: 'Sahara,' in which a steel pan orchestra meets collective jazz improvisation."Steve Holtje, Nancy Ann Lee (eds.), Musichound Jazz (Schirmer Trade Books, 2001: ), p. 526.
Track listing "Tradewinds" (Dave Burrell) - 6:31 "In: Sanity Suite Part I: Skull Job" (Baver Harris) - 6:46 "In: Sanity Suite Part II: TM's Top" (Harris) - 4:25 "In: Sanity Suite Part III: Complete Operation" (Harris) - 18:42 "Open" (Harris) 21:30 "Full, Deep and Mellow" (Hamiet Bluiett) - 6:31 "Sahara" (Francis Haynes) - 9:15 Recorded at Generation Sound Studios in New York City on March 8 & 9, 1976
Personnel Beaver Harris - drums Dave Burrell - piano, organ, celeste Keith Marks - flute Azar Lawrence - tenor saxophone Hamiet Bluiett - baritone saxophone, alto clarinet, flute Cecil McBee - bass Sunil Garg - sitar Titos Sompa - conga Steel Ensemble: Francis Haynes, Roger Sardinha, Coleridge Barbour, Alston Jack, Michael Sorzano, Lawrence McCarthy - steel drums (track 7)
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