dont wanna ruffles any lily-white Connecticut zoner racially prejudiced feathers, how about some socially-conscious, avant-funky jazz hop from an absolutely crucial Chicago-based label:
Damon Locks & the Black Music Ensemble - Where Future Unfolds
Thanks Ateix, I listened to Black Monument Theme, spoken word w/ drum improv, kind of thing i've mixed a lot in days past at the Oregon Country Fair, only that's whiter, lol (Chris Chandler comes to mind). Cool words, and I like how it ends w/ the afro cuban beat / chant (the revolution will not be televised, lol). Actually makes me want to listen to Sun Ra or the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The second track has a great feel, but have tasks to do, thanks for the new music, here's an old classic (and one of my fav tunes to cover);
I've recently stopped by my local public library and have been listening to some albums that I previously hadn't paid attention to, particularly:
Santana - Caravanserai
Santana - Santana III
(I've generally paid more attention to the first LP and the Greatest Hits - These two hold up quite well, IMHO)
On a different note:
Just had my first listen to Smashing Pumpkins first album, Gish, which is pretty rockin'. I lived in Chicago in 1991-92 and had friends who were encouraging me to check them out in the city sometime, but I never got around to it.
Also a first listen to Bootsy Collins - Tha Funk Capitol Of The World. Featuring a boatload of voices and instruments from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Jimi Hendrix, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Samuel Jackson, Bobby Womack, Bela Fleck, Buckethead, and many others. It's OK.
"It's All Over Now" is a song written by Bobby Womack and Shirley Womack.
It was first released by The Valentinos featuring Bobby Womack. The Valentinos version entered the Billboard Hot 100 on June 27, 1964, where it stayed on the chart for two weeks, peaking at number 94. The Rolling Stones had their first number-one hit with this song in July 1964.
Lookin' for a Love is covered on J Geils Full House, one of the great live albums of all time
Well, I'm not sure if this fits into the current thread, but I have been on a bit of a nostalgia kick lately and wanting to listen to a bit of Faust, which used to invade my ears/mind quite often a few years ago.
Feeling particularly fond of Faust - So Far today.
I like the whole album, but not quite enamored with track 1
And speaking of my top-five favorite bands, here's one from another of those on my list, playing a song originally done by the above band. Top-five connections!
There was simply nothing like sitting 10-15 feet in front of Buddy when he & his band were wailing. Video does not do that man justice, but it's all we've got, and it sure is better than nothing.
^ (this is probably the first 'jazz fusion' LP that I self-awarely [?] purchased, based on the strength of the lineup - which is awesome, and whose members definitely have some outer-orbit associations with Dead sessions, or, at least one of them was a definite Midnite). This is a badass session.
Starless box set here.... not sure it isn’t the greatest box set issued ever.... bold statement I know but this era is one of the greatest by any band. Ever
Just a few more in line with the spirit of the album Where Future Unfolds, which is a really great snapshot of contemporary Afro-futurism. There's a LOT of beautiful music emerging in the new jazz / next generation of "New Music" or "New Thing", post-post bop (if you will) scenes, particularly out of two thriving communities in American Illinois (International Anthem, chief among the labels championing "the Sound"), and British London (On the Corner Records, among a slew of others, such as the amazing Heliocentrics ensemble/commune, the tendrils of whose projects eschew any and all recognizable genre boundaries, reaching instead for beautifully singular, interesting spaces, such as the most recent works of the group Vanishing Twin) and it really is unfair to boil down such a diverse and bejeweled group of communities to such simplistic terms with such soundbyte-ready label name drops, but there really is something going on there with "the Sound," and I'm thrilled to say that both of those respective communities are going to be represented at this year's annual Newport Jazz Festival (particularly on the Sat., Aug 8 bill) so needless to say I am thrilled, but without further spouting of nonsense I want to drop some links that I think are all worth a listen if anyone enjoyed the Damon Locks links --
Brandee Younger https://brandee.bandcamp.com/
"Lift Ev'ry Voice" (a single I was unaware of before looking up Ms. Younger's bandcamp today), and Soul Awakening (her beautiful and recent album which I am sure you will be hearing more of / about thru various publicity channels, particularly as the festival / summer touring circuit commences)
Makaya McCraven Universal Being (just so good and something I consider a crucial album; I recommend going ahead and checking out anything this guy has done. listen to his take on "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" off A Day in the Life: Impressions of Pepper)
Jeff Parker Suite for Max Brown (I've only gotten around to this one a handful of times, but it is really singular, awesome, groovy, out - much like the session leader / creator. I was glad to see him play some improv sets with his "day job," Tortoise, at the most recent Wilcofest and let me say that the guy[s] can play [some really fucking good guitar], and if you're not hearing it in its many forms.. you are not hearing it ..)
Maisha There is a Place [from Brownswood Recordings] (this is a really singular title for me, and I think the less you know/see/hear/think about it before going into it, the more special the listen; it has the easy breezy moments of an Abdullah Ibrahim session, but then some truly space-charting, cacophonous ensemble work in other spaces... I'm not even beginning to do it justice ..)
I'm neglecting a whole mess of things from the London scene and adjacent operations, such as: The Heliocentrics; Greg Foat; Shabaka Hutchings and related (Comet is Coming; Shabaka and the Ancestors); the weird, Don Cherry-esque ensembles thrown together by Joshua Abrams as the Natural Information Society; or even the great breakbeat groups like all of the Daptone label crew, but I digress.
Finally finished this years run thru the Crimson’ Starless box and I decided to keep it rolling thru the Road to Red, altho the 74 tour wasn’t as strong imho. I still love tho, Wetton was a monster bassist and Bruford was a great rhythm partner . Then I’m switching gears completely and going on a marathon run thru Ozzys new vinyl box I picked up. I’ve never really given his post Bark at the Moon material a chance other then the stuff I saw live... so it will all be new to me
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https://www.youtube.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0yOQyOsK1E&list=RDBlhFMhRF4do&index=3&f...
Nord Gospel Sessions: Kevin Powell & Glenn Gibson Jr - Hartford Funk
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How about some old Deep
How about some old Deep Purple, the "self titled" album? It's sry different than people expect from DP, and is one of my favorites.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-fypdpPEg
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i am down with all the above
i am down with all the above
dont wanna ruffles any lily-white Connecticut zoner racially prejudiced feathers, how about some socially-conscious, avant-funky jazz hop from an absolutely crucial Chicago-based label:
Damon Locks & the Black Music Ensemble - Where Future Unfolds
https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/where-future-unfolds
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Thanks Ateix, I listened to
Thanks Ateix, I listened to Black Monument Theme, spoken word w/ drum improv, kind of thing i've mixed a lot in days past at the Oregon Country Fair, only that's whiter, lol (Chris Chandler comes to mind). Cool words, and I like how it ends w/ the afro cuban beat / chant (the revolution will not be televised, lol). Actually makes me want to listen to Sun Ra or the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The second track has a great feel, but have tasks to do, thanks for the new music, here's an old classic (and one of my fav tunes to cover);
Compared to What - Les McCann / Eddie Harris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCDMQqDUtv4
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I've recently stopped by my
I've recently stopped by my local public library and have been listening to some albums that I previously hadn't paid attention to, particularly:
Santana - Caravanserai
Santana - Santana III
(I've generally paid more attention to the first LP and the Greatest Hits - These two hold up quite well, IMHO)
On a different note:
Just had my first listen to Smashing Pumpkins first album, Gish, which is pretty rockin'. I lived in Chicago in 1991-92 and had friends who were encouraging me to check them out in the city sometime, but I never got around to it.
Also a first listen to Bootsy Collins - Tha Funk Capitol Of The World. Featuring a boatload of voices and instruments from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Jimi Hendrix, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Samuel Jackson, Bobby Womack, Bela Fleck, Buckethead, and many others. It's OK.
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Hmmm... did somebody say
Awesome.
Did somebody say Bobby Womack ???
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^^^^^
^^^^^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGfM06QczLY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71XrZ7ghpZg
Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMMxrFQKEV8
"It's All Over Now" is a song written by Bobby Womack and Shirley Womack.
It was first released by The Valentinos featuring Bobby Womack. The Valentinos version entered the Billboard Hot 100 on June 27, 1964, where it stayed on the chart for two weeks, peaking at number 94. The Rolling Stones had their first number-one hit with this song in July 1964.
Lookin' for a Love is covered on J Geils Full House, one of the great live albums of all time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLD1_YtgcoE
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Love the Womack link.
Love the Womack link. Enjoying the next youtube song, as well: william de vaughn- be thankful for what you got (original)
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I just saw these two a couple
I just saw these two a couple of weeks ago. They call themselves CUP and were hugely entertaining...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyIoXEMwtss
Amazingly these old masters of the strange are touring again and will be in SF in May, so in honor of weirdness surviving in the 21st century...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEcafyVREWs
And I've been listening to these guys lately, so here's a little history lesson about two of the greatest of all time...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANArGmr74u4
Damn, those boys could play.
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Well, I'm not sure if this
Well, I'm not sure if this fits into the current thread, but I have been on a bit of a nostalgia kick lately and wanting to listen to a bit of Faust, which used to invade my ears/mind quite often a few years ago.
Feeling particularly fond of Faust - So Far today.
I like the whole album, but not quite enamored with track 1
Here's the tune "So Far"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNqpsP84fog
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Johnny, I think that link
Johnny, I think that link fits perfectly into this thread.
It's music, and maybe something that some/most of us aren't that familiar with or listen to regularly.
Very cool stuff.
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Here's a YouTube channel I
Here's a YouTube channel I enjoy exploring lesser known albums on;
Terminal Passage
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8fqt_PDhDDszL5Zi8EauqA/videos
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^Will want to check that out.
^Will want to check that out.
Been listening to Tommy Bolin & Alphonse Mouzon: fusion jam (Mind Transplant Rehearsals 1974):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxWu3S_g8wU
Also started to check out Alphonse Mouzon - "Mind Transplant" (1975) Full album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRCGbc_A7FQ
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This is a good ambient-type
This is a good ambient-type synth drone to listen to while staring into the screen as you drool... (from Noodler's link):
Terminal Passage - OrganiChemistry 2-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_LbVS1GRc
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Alphonse Mouzon! A GREAT
Alphonse Mouzon! A GREAT drummer!
See, now there's a name I haven't thought about in a while, and he was a member of one of my top-five favorite bands of ALL TIME!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bIk1Wl21Yk&t=442s
Bonus points to anyone who can name the one person in that video who played with the Grateful Dead... more than once.
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And speaking of my top-five,
And speaking of my top-five favorite bands, here's one from another of those on my list, playing a song originally done by the above band. Top-five connections!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvRnK5aGAys
There was simply nothing like sitting 10-15 feet in front of Buddy when he & his band were wailing. Video does not do that man justice, but it's all we've got, and it sure is better than nothing.
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Oops! My mistake, no one in
Oops! My mistake, no one in that Weather Report video played with the Grateful Dead.
I thought the percussionist was Airto Moreira, who did play with Weather Report & the Grateful Dead.
But that's not him in the video.
No bonus points for me.
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Yes, music aficionados, yes .
Yes, music aficionados, yes ...
Did somebody say Alphonzo Mouzon ???
^ (this is probably the first 'jazz fusion' LP that I self-awarely [?] purchased, based on the strength of the lineup - which is awesome, and whose members definitely have some outer-orbit associations with Dead sessions, or, at least one of them was a definite Midnite). This is a badass session.
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Starless box set here.... not
Starless box set here.... not sure it isn’t the greatest box set issued ever.... bold statement I know but this era is one of the greatest by any band. Ever
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>> I thought the
>> I thought the percussionist was Airto Moreira, who did play with Weather Report & the Grateful Dead.
It's Dom Um Romeo !!
Damn, I don't associate him as strongly with the Weather Reports, but that's a killer session you linked to. Joe Zawinul, phew, what a genius.
Dom Um Romeo = definitely awesome in his own right. Great links, all.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IkWWdPb56Q
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Hey Ateix,
Hey Ateix,
I really enjoyed listening to the Where Future Unfolds link. Good stuff!
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On a proper sound system this would sound beautiful
https://youtu.be/6TJXdCpLRwo
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Stephane Grappelli, Joe Pass,
Stephane Grappelli, Joe Pass, & NHØP - It's Only A Paper Moon (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQXPa_ZI8FQ&t=18s
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Ella Fitzgerald
It's Only A Paper Moon
https://youtu.be/CHCMWaiG-gI
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Mr. Tambourine Man
Live at the Newport Folk Festival 1964
[introduction by Pete Seeger]
https://youtu.be/OeP4FFr88SQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d5Hdqyjj5o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81cyUwnM71U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI2abN5a0-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eagOGsc7-lw
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NoMeansNo - Wrong
NoMeansNo - Wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m01lPNVv90s
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A thread with no animosity
A thread with no animosity
Solid zoning team
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Ella clap hands here comes
Ella at her finest
clap hands here comes Charlie
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Just a few more in line with the spirit of the album Where Future Unfolds, which is a really great snapshot of contemporary Afro-futurism. There's a LOT of beautiful music emerging in the new jazz / next generation of "New Music" or "New Thing", post-post bop (if you will) scenes, particularly out of two thriving communities in American Illinois (International Anthem, chief among the labels championing "the Sound"), and British London (On the Corner Records, among a slew of others, such as the amazing Heliocentrics ensemble/commune, the tendrils of whose projects eschew any and all recognizable genre boundaries, reaching instead for beautifully singular, interesting spaces, such as the most recent works of the group Vanishing Twin) and it really is unfair to boil down such a diverse and bejeweled group of communities to such simplistic terms with such soundbyte-ready label name drops, but there really is something going on there with "the Sound," and I'm thrilled to say that both of those respective communities are going to be represented at this year's annual Newport Jazz Festival (particularly on the Sat., Aug 8 bill) so needless to say I am thrilled, but without further spouting of nonsense I want to drop some links that I think are all worth a listen if anyone enjoyed the Damon Locks links --
Brandee Younger
https://brandee.bandcamp.com/
"Lift Ev'ry Voice" (a single I was unaware of before looking up Ms. Younger's bandcamp today), and
Soul Awakening (her beautiful and recent album which I am sure you will be hearing more of / about thru various publicity channels, particularly as the festival / summer touring circuit commences)
https://maisha.bandcamp.com/album/there-is-a-place
These are all off International Anthem, a truly world-class operation out of Chicago:
Makaya McCraven
Universal Being (just so good and something I consider a crucial album; I recommend going ahead and checking out anything this guy has done. listen to his take on "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" off A Day in the Life: Impressions of Pepper)
Jeff Parker
Suite for Max Brown (I've only gotten around to this one a handful of times, but it is really singular, awesome, groovy, out - much like the session leader / creator. I was glad to see him play some improv sets with his "day job," Tortoise, at the most recent Wilcofest and let me say that the guy[s] can play [some really fucking good guitar], and if you're not hearing it in its many forms.. you are not hearing it ..)
Maisha
There is a Place [from Brownswood Recordings] (this is a really singular title for me, and I think the less you know/see/hear/think about it before going into it, the more special the listen; it has the easy breezy moments of an Abdullah Ibrahim session, but then some truly space-charting, cacophonous ensemble work in other spaces... I'm not even beginning to do it justice ..)
I'm neglecting a whole mess of things from the London scene and adjacent operations, such as: The Heliocentrics; Greg Foat; Shabaka Hutchings and related (Comet is Coming; Shabaka and the Ancestors); the weird, Don Cherry-esque ensembles thrown together by Joshua Abrams as the Natural Information Society; or even the great breakbeat groups like all of the Daptone label crew, but I digress.
I like music.
I'm glad you do, too.
#sweetblahg
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Les Blerots de R.A.V.E.L
Les Blerots de R.A.V.E.L
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOOOwRitawc
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Today, I rediscovered my CD-R
Today, I rediscovered my CD-R of Red Hot + Riot: The Music and Spirit of Fela Kuti. (2002)
I'm really enjoying this African - American (and others) tribute to one of my favorite artists. A well-done, well produced effort, IMHO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUNGFOwuJ_I&list=PL64695ADF817D80D3
Feel free to jump to some of the great grooves, like Water No Get Enemy or No Agreement or Zombie [Part Two], or....
Actually, the entire album flows well, so if you have time, I suggest just listening to the whole thing.
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Fela's great live, over 30
Fela's great live, over 30 people on stage at times, tour bus went thru an oz of weed a day, lol
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Having fun checking out the
Having fun checking out the International Anthem link, Ateix.
First click was quite enjoyable, with an interesting video as well: https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/who-sent-you
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Janis Joplin gives a lesson on the blues in rare 1963 clip
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/janis-joplin-20-year-old-1963-rare-recordin...
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https://bobbyprevite.bandcamp
https://bobbyprevite.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-early-21st-centur...
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Finally finished this years
Finally finished this years run thru the Crimson’ Starless box and I decided to keep it rolling thru the Road to Red, altho the 74 tour wasn’t as strong imho. I still love tho, Wetton was a monster bassist and Bruford was a great rhythm partner . Then I’m switching gears completely and going on a marathon run thru Ozzys new vinyl box I picked up. I’ve never really given his post Bark at the Moon material a chance other then the stuff I saw live... so it will all be new to me