I just finished the notes and all necessary info for the packaging of:
Art Ensemble
Early Combinations ncd-29
Roscoe Mitchell – alto, soprano, clarinet, flute
Joseph Jarman – alto, sopranino, clarinet, flute, bassoon
Lester Bowie – trumpet, flugelhorn
Malachi Favors – bass
Charles Clark – bass (track 1)
Thurman Barker – drums
1. A To Ericka 21:39
(Favors/Mitchell/Jarman)
2. Quintet 22:47
(Jarman)
Recorded by Terry Martin in the Bowie home
1 recorded September 2, 1967
2 recorded November 2, 1967
Digital transfer and mastering by Steve Wagner
Photography by Terry Martin and Bill Abernathy
Art Direction & Design: Carla Nessa
Produced by Chuck Nessa
This material first issued in The Art Ensemble 1967/68 box set.
And
Hal Russell NRG Ensemble ncd-21
1. Uncontrollable Rages 18:20
2. Kit Kat 5:40
3. Linda Jazz Princess 18:10
4. Seven Spheres 5:05
5. Lost Or? (previously unpublished) 11:50
6. C Melody Mania (previously unpublished) 13:05
All compositions by Hal Russell
Hal Russell – drums (1 & 4), vibes (2, 3 & 5), C melody sax, shenai, cornet, zither
Chuck Burdelik – tenor, alto, clarinet, flute
Brian Sandstrom – bass, trumpet, gong (1-4)
Curt Bley – bass
Steve Hunt – vibes (1 & 4), drums (2, 3, 5 & 6)
Recorded 5/11/81 (1-4) and 1/10/81 (5 & 6)
Solid Sound Studios
Engineer: Judd Sager
Digital transfer & mastering: Steve Wagner
Photos: Ann Nessa
Art Direction and Design: Carla Nessa
Produced by Chuck Nessa
The official release date is 10/16/12 which means I will have stock a couple of weeks earlier.
I will keep you informed.