Syl Johnson – Is It Because I’m Black, 1969-1971 (2006) 320kbsFeaturing the Hi Records crew and arrangements by Donny Hathaway So, I *believe* that the first 8 tracks of this CD make up what is a stone-soul classic of an album, a lost classic of Chicago soul at that. It really is nothing short of…
The first album on his own from Nelson Sargento, sambista of the Mangueira samba school (and sometimes Portela) is an excellent addition to any Brazilian music collection! Faixas: 1. Triângulo Amoroso 2. Falso Moralista 3. Agoniza Mas Não Morre 4. A Noite se Repete 5. Muito Tempo Depois 6. Minha Vez de Sorrir 7. Sonho…
Trojan Records, 1997 release What a collection of beautiful reggae music this is!! What can I say about it, everything on here is classic. I think maybe its best to let the music speak for itself. But do you remember that comedian from the 90s, Prince Jeff I Foxworthy? Remember that routine he used to…
Oi galeraA post of Luiz Gonzaga – A Triste Partida, has mysteriously disappeared from the blog. Not sure how this happened — technical glitch, a spasm of surly behavior (I am prone to them), or just clicking on the wrong button. Doesn’t really matter. But what stinks is that I wrote a rather long review…
Pharoah Sanders – Live At The East 01 – Healing Song02 – Memories Of J.W. Coltrane03 – Lumkili Pharoah Sanders – tenor saxHarold Vic – tenor sax, voicesMarvin Peterson – trumpetCarlos Garnett – flute, voicesJoseph Bonner – piano, harmoniumStanley Clarke – bassCecil McBee – bassNorman Connors – drumsLawrence Killian – conga drums, bailophoneBilly Hart –…
Toni Tornado – Toni Tornado (1972) 320kbs Odeon Records This album has one major deplorable flaw — it is too damn short! Only 26 minutes of pure bliss may be all some of you can take, but I find myself playing this one twice in a row, and I almost never do that… Oh my…
