Blues for all seasons and any time of day. I must have been about seventeen years old when I came across a copy of Mississippi John Hurt`s album “Today” at what was then one of two shops that sold vinyl in the small city where I was working as either a dishwasher or a line…
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…
