Return of the Lost Tribe

Return of the Lost Tribe is an album by Bright Moments, a collaborative project by saxophonists Joseph Jarman and Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, bassist Malachi Favors and pianist Adegoke Steve Colson, which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Delmark label.

[1][2][3] In his review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos stated: "This is a landmark recording for these five individuals who come together in so many real and important musical ways.

ROTLT's seven tracks are overflowing with evocative moments... and improvisational epiphanies...

"[5] The Washington Post's Christopher Porter noted that "Bright Moments is dedicated to recapturing the original spirit and energy of the AACM--before its members are too old to do so," and wrote: "While nothing on Return of the Lost Tribe recasts the sonic density of early AACM recordings...

Bright Moments is a glistening reminder of their blazing spirit.