Message to Our Folks

Message to Our Folks is a 1969 album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded in Paris for the French BYG Actuel label. It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Malachi Favors Maghostut.

Track listing

 * 1) "Old-Time Religion" - 7:41
 * 2) "Dexterity" (Parker) - 4:05
 * 3) "Rock Out" - 8:36
 * 4) "A Brain For The Seine" (Art Ensemble of Chicago) 20:17
 * All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell except as indicated
 * Recorded August 12, 1969 in Paris

Personnel

 * Lester Bowie: trumpet, percussion instruments
 * Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion instruments, vocals
 * Joseph Jarman: saxophones, clarinets, percussion instruments
 * Roscoe Mitchell: saxophones, clarinets, flute, percussion instruments