Cecil McBee's debut album Mutima stands as a landmark achievement in 1970s jazz, blending the deeply introspective qualities of spiritual jazz with adventurous post-bop and avant-garde influences. Originally released in 1974 on the revered Strata-East label, this album highlights McBee's virtuosic bass work and compositional vision during one of jazz's most experimental periods.

This deluxe edition brings new life to a classic that has remained elusive for decades, as most Strata-East recordings are notoriously hard to find. The album's six compositions showcase McBee's range from meditative spiritual passages to bold experimental statements, making this reissue a essential addition for serious jazz collectors and anyone interested in the innovative sounds that defined the genre's evolution in the 1970s.

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• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Strata-East
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 12/12/2025
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TRACKS

A1. From Within
A2. Voice Of The 7th Angel
A3. Life Waves
B1. Mutima
B2. A Feeling
B3. Tulsa Black