Hot Ptah Posted April 2, 2018 Report Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) 1 . Sun Ra and his Arkestra: “Blue Lou”, from Paris 1983 (Enterplanetary Koncepts, released December, 2015) Composed by Edgar Sampson/Irving Mills. From the Bandcamp page: A fabulous, previously unreleased live set recorded during a late 1983 European tour by Sun Ra and His Arkestra. Date and venue unknown. Likely personnel, based on other Arkestra gigs in Europe around this time: Sun Ra: piano, keyboards Marshall Allen: kora, flute, alto sax, percussion John Gilmore: tenor sax, clarinet, timbales Eloe Omoe: contra-alto clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, percussion Danny Ray Thompson: baritone sax, flute, percussion James Jacson: bassoon, Infinity-drums, flute Ronnie Brown: trumpet, flugelhorn Kwame Hadi: trumpet Tyrone Hill: trombone James Glass: electric guitar Rollo Radford: electric bass Clifford Jarvis: drums Marvin “Boogaloo” Smith: drums Chris Henderson: drums Atakatune (Stanley Morgan): conga Mastered by Peter Beckmann from an original soundboard tape from the collection of Hartmut Geerken. Additional audio restoration by Irwin Chusid. Special thanks to Peter Dennett. Issued under license from Sun Ra LLC. Cover art adapted from elements of various illustrations by Jim Flora/JimFlora.com, design by Irwin Chusid 2. Sun Ra—"Makeup", from A Fireside Chat With Lucifer (Saturn, 1983) Composed by Sun Ra. Sun Ra—Organ John Gilmore—Tenor Saxophone Samarai Celestial (Eric Walker)—Drums Atakatune (Stanley Morgan)—Percussion I cannot tell if there is a bass player on this track, or if Sun Ra is playing the bass parts on the organ. If there is a bass player on this track, these bassists have been credited as playing on some of the diverse tracks on this album: Hayes Burnett and possibly John Ore--Bass I was fortunate enough to purchase the original LPs of Sun Ra’s “A Fireside Chat With Lucifier” and “God Is More Than Love Can Ever Be,” at the same time, at Kansas City’s The Music Exchange, in the 1980s. 3. John Handy and Ali Akbar Khan: “Ganesha's Jubilee Dance,” from Karuna Supreme (MPS, 1976) Composed by Ali Akbar Khan/John Handy John Handy-Alto Saxophone Ali Akbar Khan—Sarod Zakir Hussain—Tabla Yogish S. Sahota-Tanpura 4. Joel Fass—“Once Upon a Time,” from Melody Messenger (2017) Composed by Strouse/Adams. Joel Fass—Guitar This is from a 2017 solo guitar album by Joel Fass, known as fasstrack when he was a member of the Organissimo.org board. 5. Mary Lou Williams—“Dat Dere,” from Free Spirits (Steeplechase, 1976) Composed by Bobby Timmons Mary Lou Williams—Piano Buster Williams—Bass Mickey Roker—Drums 6. Duke Ellington—“Le Sucrier Velours, Pt. 2”, from An Intimate Piano Session, (Storyville, recorded August, 1972, released 2017) Composed by Duke Ellington Duke Ellington—solo piano 7. Ricky Ford—“Moon Mist,” from Interpretations (Muse, 1982) Composed by Mercer Ellington. Ricky Ford—Tenor saxophone John Hicks—Piano Walter Booker—Bass James Cobb—Drums 8. Abdullah Ibrahim—“Cape Town,” from Ekaya (Ekapa, 1983) Composed by Abdullah Ibrahim. Carlos Ward--Alto Saxophone, Flute Ricky Ford—Tenor Saxophone Charles Davis--Baritone Saxophone Dick Griffin--Trombone Abdullah Ibrahim--Piano Cecil McBee--Bass Ben Riley--Drums 9. Kamasi Washington—“Humility,” from Harmony of Difference (Young Turks, 2017). Composed by Kamasi Washington. Kamasi Washington – Tenor Saxophone Terrace Martin –Alto Saxophone Brandon Coleman – Keyboards Cameron Graves – Piano Ryan Porter – Trombone Igmar Thomas – Trumpet Dontae Winslow – Trumpet Rickey Washington – Flute Matt Haze – Guitar Nick Mancini – Vibraphone Miles Mosley – Acoustic Bass Thundercat (Stephen Bruner) – Electric Bass Tony Austin – Drums, Percussion Ronald Bruner, Jr. – Drums, Percussion Artyom Manukyan – cello Peter Jacobson – cello Andrea Whitt – viola Molly Rogers – viola Chris Woods – violin Jen Simone – violin Paul Cartwright – violin Tylena Renga – violin Doctor Dawn Norfleet – choir Dexter Story – choir Dustin Warren – choir Jimetta Rose Smith – choir Mashica Winslow – choir Patrice Quinn – choir Steven Wayne – choir Taylor Graves – choir Thalma De Freitas – choir 10. Spanish Harlem Orchestra—“Perla Morena,” from Across 110th Street (Rykodisc, 2004) Composed by Oscar Hernandez. Oscar Hernández- Piano, musical director John Walsh, Raul Agraz, Pete Nater—Trumpets Jimmy Bosch, Dan Reagan--Trombones Mitch Frohman—Baritone Saxophone, Flute Ruben Rodriguez--Bass Hector "Maximo" Rodriguez--Bass. Pablo "Chino" Nuñez- Timbales Bobby Allende--Bongos, Congas George Delgado--Congas, Bongos Robert Quintero--Bongos 11. Willis Jackson—"On My Own", from The Big Horn: The History of Honkin’ and Screamin’ Saxophone (Originally released in 1950, reissued on Proper in 2003). Composed by Jimmy Cobb and Charles Kynard Willis Jackson—Tenor Saxophone Ben Kynard—Baritone Saxophone Andrew " Fats" Ford—Trumpet Booty Wood—Trombone Bill Doggett—Piano Leonard "Heavy" Swain—Bass Panama Francis--Drums 12. Earl Bostic—"Steam Whistle Jump", from The Big Horn: The History of Honkin’ and Screamin’ Saxophone (Originally released on King Records in 1952, reissued on Proper in 2003). Composed by Billy Strayhorn as "Take The A Train". Some of the King Records 45s list Earl Bostic as the composer, and some list Kay/Mann as the composer. Earl Bostic-Alto Saxophone Ray Felder-Tenor Saxophone Blue Mitchell-Trumpet Mickey Baker-Guitar Joe Knight-Piano Gene Redd-Vibes Ike Isaacs-Bass George Brown-Drums 13. Ike Turner—"Prancin’", from Blues Kingpins (Recorded for the Sue label in 1962, reissued on this Capital CD in 2003) Composed by Ike Turner. Ike Turner—Guitar McKinley Johnson-Trumpet Eddie Silvers and Rasheed Ishmael—Tenor Saxophones Marvin Warwick—Baritone Saxophone Fred Sample—Piano Jesse Knight, Jr.—Bass Thomas "TNT " Tribble--Drums 14. Project H—“A Bear’s Cage,” from We Live Among the Lines (The Project H, 2014) Composed by Ryan Heinlein. Clint Ashlock- Trumpet Ryan Heinlein-Trombone Brett Jackson- Woodwinds Jeff Stocks- Guitars Andrew Ouellette- Keyboards Dominique Sanders- Bass Matt Leifer- Drums 15. Jack DeJohnette’s Special Edition—“Tin Can Alley.” from Tin Can Alley (ECM, 1981) Composed by Jack DeJohnette. Chico Freeman—Tenor Saxophone John Purcell—Baritone Saxophone Peter Warren—Bass Jack DeJohnette--Drums Edited April 2, 2018 by Hot Ptah Quote
Mary6170 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Posted April 2, 2018 Oh my. The pianist on Track 5 is Mary Lou Williams. I think that I should have been able to recognize her. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted April 2, 2018 Report Posted April 2, 2018 I have a few of these recordings. I didn't recognize these. I'm getting old. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted April 2, 2018 Report Posted April 2, 2018 Well, I didn't howl when I saw the name Ricky ford on #7. He's not terribly unfamiliar to me. Someone I don't mind listening to, but not someone I care too much about. VERY surprised Sun Ra turned out to be a guy MG Quote
Hot Ptah Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Hardbopjazz said: I have a few of these recordings. I didn't recognize these. I'm getting old. That happens to me all the time! 1 hour ago, The Magnificent Goldberg said: Well, I didn't howl when I saw the name Ricky ford on #7. He's not terribly unfamiliar to me. Someone I don't mind listening to, but not someone I care too much about. VERY surprised Sun Ra turned out to be a guy MG I think that this recording of "Moon Mist" is one of Ricky Ford's better recorded efforts. I can't really tell if I am listening to a man or a woman play organ. Shirley Scott, for instance. I do not immediately think when I hear her, "oh, a woman!" But you are able to tell? 5 hours ago, Mary6170 said: Oh my. The pianist on Track 5 is Mary Lou Williams. I think that I should have been able to recognize her. I am a little bit surprised that no one recognized her. Edited April 2, 2018 by Hot Ptah Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted April 2, 2018 Report Posted April 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Hot Ptah said: 14. Project H—“A Bear’s Cage,” from We Live Among the Lines (The Project H, 2014) Composed by Ryan Heinlein. Clint Ashlock- Trumpet Ryan Heinlein-Trombone Brett Jackson- Woodwinds Jeff Stocks- Guitars Andrew Ouellette- Keyboards Dominique Sanders- Bass Matt Leifer- Drums I was just spinning this very same Project H disc over the weekend, one of THE very best CD's by any local Kansas City band I've ever heard (and I think I own about 40-45 discs by KC-locals. Spontoonious hooked me up with a copy ~4(?) years ago, and I was lucky enough to hear the group live (twice in the same week!) 2-3 years ago when my wife and I were back in KC for a week's vacation. In fact, when I realized Ryan was selling this CD for only $10 a pop -- I immediately bought 5 copies from him on the spot, just to have some extras to pass along to folks at some point or another who I thought would really enjoy it. Some seriously good writing, adventurous arrangements, and great blowing -- a rare trifecta -- the entire disc, not just select tracks. Can't say enough good things about this disc, and I'd gladly chip in $100 towards Ryan's next kickstarter project (without hesitation). Approachable enough contexts ("grooves" for lack of a better term), that my wife(!) likes it too, but some meaty collective improv on something like half the tracks. Hella good stuff! Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted April 3, 2018 Report Posted April 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Hot Ptah said: I can't really tell if I am listening to a man or a woman play organ. Shirley Scott, for instance. I do not immediately think when I hear her, "oh, a woman!" But you are able to tell? Not Shirley, as it happens, but even Gloria Coleperson sounds more delicate than most guys. Shirley only sounds like that on her studio Impulse albums. MG Quote
Hot Ptah Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Posted April 3, 2018 14 hours ago, Rooster_Ties said: I was just spinning this very same Project H disc over the weekend, one of THE very best CD's by any local Kansas City band I've ever heard (and I think I own about 40-45 discs by KC-locals. Spontoonious hooked me up with a copy ~4(?) years ago, and I was lucky enough to hear the group live (twice in the same week!) 2-3 years ago when my wife and I were back in KC for a week's vacation. In fact, when I realized Ryan was selling this CD for only $10 a pop -- I immediately bought 5 copies from him on the spot, just to have some extras to pass along to folks at some point or another who I thought would really enjoy it. Some seriously good writing, adventurous arrangements, and great blowing -- a rare trifecta -- the entire disc, not just select tracks. Can't say enough good things about this disc, and I'd gladly chip in $100 towards Ryan's next kickstarter project (without hesitation). Approachable enough contexts ("grooves" for lack of a better term), that my wife(!) likes it too, but some meaty collective improv on something like half the tracks. Hella good stuff! Thanks for these insightful comments, which I agree with very much. The entire album is excellent. Quote
Spontooneous Posted April 5, 2018 Report Posted April 5, 2018 Y'all remember who set you up with that Project H album, y'hear? I too feel bad about missing Mary Lou. If I ever have another pet, I'll name it Igmar. Quote
Hot Ptah Posted April 5, 2018 Author Report Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spontooneous said: Y'all remember who set you up with that Project H album, y'hear? I too feel bad about missing Mary Lou. If I ever have another pet, I'll name it Igmar. I remember that you gave me a copy of the Project H album, yes. Thank you! You could name your pet Samarai Celestial. Edited April 5, 2018 by Hot Ptah Quote
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