Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound and Space Ensembles
# Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound and Space Ensembles

Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound and Space Ensembles is an album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1983 for the Italian Black Saint label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 31⁄2 stars stating "For serious Mitchell fans, this is worth having for the highlights; newcomers might find an easier "in" with the slightly earlier and utterly wonderful Snurdy McGurdy and Her Dancin' Shoes on Nessa".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell
* "Words" – 11:18
* 'You Wastin' My Tyme" – 4:06
* "Views A, B, C" – 4:32
* "Line Fine Lyon Seven" – 8:03
* "View D" – 2:13
* "Variations on Sketches from Bamboo" – 12:13

   * Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on June 2 & 3, 1983

## Personnel

* Roscoe Mitchell – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, vocals
* Michael Mossman – trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet, percussion (tracks 2–6)
* Gerald Oshita – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone contrabass sarrusophone, mezzo-soprano Conn-o-saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
* Spencer Barefield – guitar, percussion, vocals (tracks 2–6)
* Jaribu Shahid – bass, electric bass, percussion, vocals (tracks 2–6)
* Tani Tabbal – drums, bongos, vocals (tracks 2–6)
* Tom Buckner – voice (tracks 1 & 6)
