R. Carlos Nakai - Big Medicine

Big Medicine's liner notes describe R. Carlos Nakai Quartet's first album as "a new jazz expression haunted by the experience of native America." It's an excellent description. Whether you call it jazz fusion or new age, it undeniably strikes a new chord in the spectrum of Native American music. Drawing upon diverse influences, such as Ornette Coleman and Sun Ra, rich melodies and energetic performances are played upon a large assortment of both traditional and non-traditional Native American instruments. Read More