Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa Originally released on CHISA records (Chisa 808) This reissued, Motown / MoJazz (31453-0329-2) from 1994 01 – Goin’ Back to New Orleans (5:07) (Hugh Masekela) 02 – Ade (3:47) (Caiphus Semenya) 03 – To Get Ourselves Together (2:52) (Hugh Masekela) 04 – Johannesburg Hi-Lite Jive (3:57) (Eric…
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…
As a rule I avoid weddings and funerals. They both represent transitional stages for which I’m not ready, and – if I had my way – would put off indefinitely. However I’ve often sat around thinking about what music I would like to have playing at both of them, should I be so unfortunate as…
Gary Bartz “Anthology” 2004 Soul Brother Records (CD SBPJ 23) Made in England Recordings from 1971 – 1977 1 Celestial Blues 7:35 2 Uhuru Sasa 6:47 3 Drinking Song 5:16 4 Dr. Follow’s Dance 2:39 5 I’ve Known Rivers 8:34 6 I Wanna Be Where You Are 7:14 7 Ju Ju Man 9:11 8 Sea…
HUGH MASEKELA Home Is Where The Music Is Original release 2xLP on Blue Thumb BTS 6003 Reissue 2008 Verve B0011230-02 Part Of A Whole 9:37 Minawa 9:38 The Big Apple 7:52 Unhome 5:20 Maseru 7:12 Inner Crisis 5:52 Blues For Huey 6:26 Nomali 7:20 Maesha 11:49 Ingoo Pow-Pow (Children’s Song) 6:47
Jorge Ben needs a Jorge Break. And so I bring you… Gato Barbieri “El Pampero” Released 1971 as Flyind Dutchman FD-10151 This reissues 2002 BMG France / RCA Victor Gold Series 1. El Pampero (Gato Barbieri) 2. Mi Buenos Aires Querido (Carlos Gardel – Alfredo Lepera) 3. Brasil (Aldo Cabral – Benedicto Lacerda) 4. El…
