The Flow of Things

The Flow of Things is a live album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1986 for the Italian Black Saint label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 3 stars stating "The Flow of Things is probably not the best entrée into Mitchell's work, but after a few Art Ensemble of Chicago records and one of his earlier efforts, make sure to come back for a listen".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell


 * 1) "The Flow of Things No. 1" – 10:29
 * 2) "The Flow of Things No. 2" – 10:11
 * 3) "Cards for Quartet" – 9:14
 * 4) "The Flow of Things No. 3" – 13:18
 * Recorded at the Goetz Theater in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1986 (tracks 3 & 4) and the Raccoon Club in Chicago, Illinois on September 7, 1986 (tracks 1 & 2)

Personnel

 * Roscoe Mitchell – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
 * Jodie Christian – piano
 * Malachi Favors – bass
 * Steve McCall – drums