Black Artist Group, For Peace And Liberty, In Paris Dec 1972

[T.D.]

Sep. 20, DL/vinyl/cd

Don't know whether to call it a reissue or new release, will say reissue due to vintage:

• INCREDIBLE LONG-LOST PERFORMANCE BY THE MYTHICAL BLACK ARTIST GROUP RECORDED LIVE IN PARIS, 1972. THESE RECORDINGS ARE BAG'S FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE IN 50 YEARS AND ONLY THEIR SECOND ALBUM - ISSUED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GROUP AND INA. LIMITED LP EDITION WITH 20 PAGE BOOKLET. REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL TAPES.

https://wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/for-peace-and-liberty-in-paris-dec-1972

 

[jlhoots]

The cover photo is great. How's the music??

[T.D.]

Can't say right now.

Looked like a no-brainer based on the personnel, but the 2 tracks posted on bandcamp didn't slay me on a cursory listen.

That collection thread on the Mosaic sub-forum is making me reassess collecting recordings, and I may get much more selective...🤔

I will have to listen to the 2 available Youtube tracks from their only album:

 

 

Edited June 28, 2024 by T.D.

[JSngry]

On the first Bandcamp cut Bobo Shaw is getting pretty On The Corner-ish.

Interesting...

[clifford_thornton]

Can't wait.

[barnaba.siegel]

Definitely a no-brainer. Samples are hot, can't wait for the September

[jlhoots]

Took a chance & preordered from Dusty Groove (September).