New Rags

New Rags is an album by drummer Jack DeJohnette's band Directions, recorded in May 1977 and released by ECM Records later that year. Directions consists of saxophonist Alex Foster, guitarist John Abercrombie (with whom DeJohnette had worked with in Gateway), and bassist Mike Richmond.

Track listing

All compositions by Jack DeJohnette except as indicated

1. "Minya's the Mooch" – 11:22
2. "Lydia" – 3:43
3. "Flys" (Alex Foster) – 6:05
4. "New Rags" – 9:08
5. "Steppin' Thru" (Alex Foster) – 10:30

Personnel

Jack DeJohnette's Direction

• Alex Foster – tenor and soprano saxophones
• John Abercrombie – electric guitar, electric mandolin
• Mike Richmond – bass, electric bass
• Jack DeJohnette – drums, piano

Technical personnel

• Manfred Eicher – producer
• Martin Wieland – engineer
• Dieter Bonhorst – layout design
• Lajos Keresztes – cover photo

References