The Flow of Things

The Flow of Things is a live album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1986 for the Italian Black Saint label.^[1]

The Flow of Things
Live album by Roscoe Mitchell
Released	1986
Recorded	June 29 & September 7, 1986
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:12
Label	Black Saint
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Roscoe Mitchell chronology
Roscoe Mitchell Solo - Live at the Muhle Hunziken (1986) The Flow of Things (1986) Live at the Knitting Factory (1987)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 3 stars stating "The Flow of Things is probably not the best entrée into Mitchell's work, but after a few Art Ensemble of Chicago records and one of his earlier efforts, make sure to come back for a listen".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell

1. "The Flow of Things No. 1" – 10:29
2. "The Flow of Things No. 2" – 10:11
3. "Cards for Quartet" – 9:14
4. "The Flow of Things No. 3" – 13:18

• Recorded at the Goetz Theater in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1986 (tracks 3 & 4) and the Raccoon Club in Chicago, Illinois on September 7, 1986 (tracks 1 & 2)

Personnel

• Roscoe Mitchell – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
• Jodie Christian – piano
• Malachi Favors – bass
• Steve McCall – drums