Mayor of Punkville


Mayor of Punkville is a double live album by American jazz bassist William Parker and his Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra, which was recorded at Tonic in New York City in 1999 and released on the AUM Fidelity label.

Reception

In her review for AllMusic, Jocelyn Layne states "It is a terrific proof of bassist William Parker's strength as a leader and is one of his most engaging releases to date.". The All About Jazz review noted "Parker's vision on Mayor of Punkville realizes itself over time through a living, breathing apparatus of free improvisation".

Track listing

All compositions by William Parker
Disc One:
  1. " Interlude #1 " - 4:00
  2. "James Baldwin to the Rescue" - 18:26
  3. "Oglala Eclipse" - 19:47
  4. "I Can't Believe I Am Here" - 28:50
Disc Two:
  1. "Interlude #7 " - 5:23
  2. "3 Steps to Noh Mountain: Departure" - 5:08
  3. "3 Steps to Noh Mountain: Soft Wheel" - 5:22
  4. "3 Steps to Noh Mountain: Laughing Eyes and Dancing" - 3:45
  5. "The Mayor of Punkville" - 30:51
  6. "Interlude #8 " - 6:01
  7. "Anthem" - 13:07