Paul Rutherford, conductor (1, 3), trombone (2); Maggie Nicols, voice (1, 3); Norma Winstone voice (1, 3); Kenny Wheeler, trumpet, flugelhorn (1, 3); Malcolm Griffiths, trombone (1, 3); Paul Nieman trombone (1, 3); Geoff Perkins, trombone (1, 3); Dick Hart, tuba (1, 3); Dave White, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone (1), contrabass clarinet, soprano saxophone (3); Trevor Watts, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone (1); Evan Parker, soprano and tenor saxophones (1, 3); Howard Riley, piano (1, 3); Derek Bailey, amplified guitar (3); Barry Guy, double bass (1, 3); Tony Oxley, live electronics.