Julius Hemphill

[Holy Ghost]

9 hours ago, RiRiIII said:

Label: Arista – AL 1012, Freedom – AL 1012

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing

Country: US

Released: 1975

Side A recorded on January 29,1975 at C.I. Studios, New York City.
Side B recorded in February 1972 at Archway Studios, St. Louis, Missouri.

'The Hard Blues' is a previously unreleased track from the recording sessions for Hemphill's "Dogon A.D." album.

https://www.discogs.com/release/1775960-Julius-Hemphill-Coon-Bidness

Thanks, okay! This dude to me is a mystery in the 70's. Like Woody Shaw, lays down these stupendous sides, then just situates in the bowls of business, paycheck signed, then what?

[JSngry]

Then a few people buy the records, many don't. The time passes and more people say, hey, what's the deal with this guy, and they find something, want more, and the reissues either do or do not happen.

Moral of the story is - pay attention in real time if at all possible (if you're so inclined), and if not, buy the reissues as they arrive.

Either way, carpe diem.

Oh, DOGON AD also made it out on Artista/Freedom.