''Cosmic Nickelodeon'' is an album by saxophonist

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and bassist

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. It was recorded on December 12, 2015, at Park West Studios in Brooklyn, New York, and was released in 2016 by

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Reception

In a review for ''

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'', Mark Corroto called the album "a set of unhurried and deliberate exchanges" and "a comfort food variety of recording," and wrote: "a gospel tinge permeates the session. Moondoc's alto mixes Ornette Coleman's articulation with that of late-period Art Pepper." Derek Taylor of ''Dusted Magazine'' stated: "Both alto saxophone and double bass are beautifully recorded, the fine grain particulars of each audible alongside the frequent sighs and asides of satisfaction from the musicians." Writing for ''Jazz Right Now'', drummer Marc Edwards commented: "I enjoyed the music and the performances from Jemeel and Hilliard. I hope they decide to do another recording in the future. If you are into melodic musical explorations, than this CD is for you." The ''

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remarked: "From his first tunnelling notes of opener 'Blues for Katie', Greene digs deep. His plangent, declamatory notes carry through into 'Spiritual Medley', where both musicians' roots are proudly and pulsatingly asserted, while Moondoc's wailing phrases explore 'The Founding of a Lost World' on a record of sheer discovery by two ardent founders of sound." The editors of ''

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'' included the album in their May 2016 list of "Recommended New Releases."

Track listing

# "Blues for Katie" – 5:53 # "Spiritual Melody ( Swing Low, Deep River,

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)" – 5:31 # "The Founding of the Lost World" – 5:03 # "Hi-lo" – 5:50 # "Here Now Gone Now" – 6:15 # "Pizz" – 2:49 # "Cosmic Nickelodeon" – 11:21

Personnel

– alto saxophone *

– bass

References

{{Reflist 2016 albums Jemeel Moondoc albums Relative Pitch Records albums