The Collective is an album by drummer Cecil Brooks III which was recorded in 1989 and released on the Muse label.[1][2]

The Collective
Studio album by Cecil Brooks III
Released	1989
Recorded	March 27, 1989
Studio	The Warehouse Recording Studio, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:06
Label	Muse MR 5377
Producer	Houston Person
Cecil Brooks III chronology
The Collective (1989) Hangin' with Smooth (1990)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "the two saxophonists have their own sounds and the logic in their improvisations is both unpredictable and highly original. The versatile pianist Geri Allen fits in well with her contemporaries and both bassist Lonnie Plaxico and Brooks (who contributed two originals) are strong in support of the soloists".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Brooks III except where noted.

1. "The Sketch Is the Key" (Greg Osby) – 6:01
2. "We'll Be Together Again" (Carl T. Fischer, Frankie Laine) – 5:55
3. "Ace Boy (Little Cece)" – 6:29
4. "Sunshine" – 5:28
5. "Are You Real" (Benny Golson) – 3:55
6. "West Coast Blues" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:30
7. "Temptation" (Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed) – 3:50
8. "We'll Be Together Again" (Long Version) (Fisher, Laine) – 11:58 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

• Cecil Brooks III – drums
• Greg Osby – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Gary Thomas – tenor saxophone
• Geri Allen – piano
• Lonnie Plaxico – bass

References