Gato Barbieri “Bolivia” 1973 on Flying Dutchman Records (FD-10158) This pressing 2001, BMG France Merceditas Eclypse / Michellina Bolivia Niños Vidala Triste Produced by Bob Thiele Bass – J.-F. Jenny-Clark , Stanley Clarke Drums – Airto Moreira, Pretty Purdie (Merceditas only) Guitar – John Abercrombie Percussion – Airto Moreira , Gene Golden , James M’tume*…
From Michael Jackson to Malcolm X: Gary Bartz NTU Troop’s “Juju Street Songs” (1972) vinyl Gary Bartz at his best created music that heals the soul and lifts the spirit. This may sound trite to you. So be it. If language was sufficient to express what I hear in the best jazz musicians’ work, there…
Rabbits & Carrots “Soul Latino” 1969 Reissue on Vampisoul 2007 with extra tracks (Vampi CD 088) 1. Pais Tropical 2. Hip City 3. Romeo Y Julieta 4. Funky Chicken 5. Jarabe 6. Las 4 Culturas 7. Everyday People 8. Oh Calcuta! 9. Los Pelos Tiesos 10. Workin’ On A Groovy Thing 11. Spill The Wine…
Bobby Hutcherson – Now! Released 1969 BlueNote Records (BST 84333) This reissue BN 73164 The first time I ever heard Bobby Hutcherson was probably on Eric Dolphy’s “Out To Lunch.” Even though everything on that album is noteworthy, memorable, and intriguing, I found Hutcherson’s work there particularly deserving of those superlatives. Capable of delicate texture…
Colombia! The Golden Age Of Discos Fuentes. The Powerhouse Of Colombian Music 1960-76 Various Artists Soundway Records (SNDWCD008) Every Soundway compilation is a labor of love and this one is no exception. This collection focuses on the Fuentes label of Colombia, which has been active there since the 1930s. Covering a mighty chunk of stylistic…
