Real name: Abrams, Muhal Richard

Effective period / Period of releases: 1985

Members: Ray Mantilla, John Purcell, Warren Smith, Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams, Stanton Davis, Thurman Barker, Rick Rosie

Stanton Davis - trumpet, flugelhorn

John Purcell - flute, soprano saxophone,
alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet

Marty Ehrlich - piccolo, flute, alto saxophone,
tenor saxophone, B♭ clarinet, bass clarinet

Rick Rozie - bass

Warren Smith - vibes, marimba, gongs

Rick Rozie - drums, orchestra bells,
marimba, gongs

Ray Mantilla - bongos, conga drums,
and assorted percussion

Muhal Richard Abrams - piano, gongs