''Traits'' is an album by American jazz musician Joe Morris, which was recorded in 2010 and released on his own Riti label. It was the second recording by his group Wildlife, expanded to a quartet consisting of the trio with whom he recorded the eponymous debut album, with the addition of alto saxophonist Jim Hobbs.Riti Records
at AUM Fidelity

Reception

In his review for

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, Phil Freeman states "The melodies have an Ayler-esque flavor, particularly when Jim Hobbs is crying and murmuring to himself; Cancura is an even more forceful, blustery player, not ceding an inch to his new partner." In a review for ''

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'' Bill Meyer notes that "the addition of Jim Hobbs has pushed the combo to play with greater intensity, particularly when both horn players simultaneously essay independent, expressionist lines."Meyer, Bill. ''Traits'' review. ''Down Beat'' October 11: page 63. Print.

Track listing

:''All compositions by Morris / Gray / Cancura / Hobbs'' # "Howlin'" – 9:24 # "Tracking" – 13:02 # "Coloration" – 6:53 # "Game" – 12:33 # "Display" – 10:10 # "Territorial" – 14:00

Personnel

* Joe Morris -

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* Luther Gray –

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* Petr Cancura –

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* Jim Hobbs –

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References

{{Authority control 2011 albums Joe Morris (guitarist) albums