Chi-Congo is an album recorded in Paris in 1970 by the Art Ensemble of Chicago which was first released in 1972 on the French Decca label, later reissued in the US on the Paula label.[1][2] It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors Maghostut, and Don Moye.

Chi-Congo
Studio album by
Released1972
RecordedMay–June 1970
StudioParis, France
GenreJazz
Length36:49
LabelDecca Records
Art Ensemble of Chicago chronology
Go Home
(1970)
Chi-Congo
(1972)
Les Stances a Sophie
(1970)

Reception

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The AllMusic review by Rob Ferrier awarded the album 4 stars noting that "these gentlemen are sterling musicians and everything is done for a purpose, exactly when they want it to happen. A wonderful record by a bunch of really great guys".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [4]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Chi-Congo" (Favors)11:40
2."Enlorfe" (Mitchell)14:39
3."Hippparippp" (Mitchell)10:30

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Art Ensemble of Chicago discography accessed 22 July 2009
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Art Ensemble Of Chicago discography, accessed 26 November 2017
  3. ^ a b Ferrier, R. AllMusic Review accessed 27 July 2011.
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 14. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.