Tin Can Alley (album)

Tin Can Alley is a studio album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition recorded in September 1980 and released on ECM the following year. The quartet features saxophonists Chico Freeman and John Purcell and bassist Peter Warren.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The wide-ranging music on this fine set ranges from African rhythms and colors reminiscent of Duke Ellington to some boppish moments and a bit of light funk. Although not the most powerful version of Special Edition, this set is recommended."

Track listing
All compositions by Jack DeJohnette except as indicated
 * 1) "Tin Can Alley" - 10:46
 * 2) "Pastel Rhapsody" - 13:29
 * 3) "Riff Raff" (Peter Warren) - 6:54
 * 4) "The Gri Gri Man" - 4:44
 * 5) "I Know" - 10:19

Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition

 * Jack DeJohnette – drums, piano, organ, conga, timpani, vocal
 * Chico Freeman – tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
 * John Purcell – baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
 * Peter Warren – bass, cello