Composed for a performance by New York avant garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Sakamoto with contribution by Arto Lindsay and Japanese percussionist Yas-Kaz, "Esperanto" is a fascinating instrumental work mixing electronica, ambient and synth pop. Released in Japan in 1985 on Midi Inc.s' School label, the album has never been released outside of Japan until now.
In September 1970, Jimi Hendrix died after a jam session with Eric Burdon & War at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. After that, Burdon often broke down on stage. On 5 February 1971 he finally left the band in the middle of their European tour, allegedly due to exhaustion. This song was recorded during this time -- in 1971, released as a single -- then incorporated into the 1976 album.
Recordings made in 1969 in Memphis TN. Turner began hosting Labor Day picnics at his home in Gravel Springs, MS in the late '50's. Music was made, he on his fife with drums. He continued this for more than 40 years. "Everybody come," he said. "It'll be enjoyment. Everybody welcome. Make you happy."
Zusaan Fasteau (Jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer and musicologist) & her husband Donald Garrett (bass clarinet, bass) played together for 13 years touring and performing around the world; these recordings from '75 & '77 are a testament to what they created. This is recorded live in concert in Ankara, Turkey on March 6, 1977. Garrett is perhaps best known as one of Coltrane's sidemen. "Suzanne was a musical globetrotter who employed what she called “comprovisational” techniques to weave together a sound featuring African polyrhythms, Turkish reed sounds, haunting vocals, and free jazz" Obituary 11/20/2000, Reed College Magazine
Fontella Bass was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass, who was a member of the Clara Ward Singers, and the older sister of R&B singer David Peaston. She clashed w/her mother b/c of her attraction to secular music, later broke free and was produced by Ike Turner (and others). Her biggest hit is "Rescue Me" (1965). "Bass claimed that, although the credited co-writers Carl Smith and Raynard Miner, and record producer Billy Davis, had assured her that her contribution to co-writing the lyrics of "Rescue Me" would be acknowledged, this was never done." (wiki)
Artistry in Rhythm Orchestra (1941-1946) sax section: Jack Ordean, first alto saxophone; Bill Lahey, alto saxophone; Red Dorris and Ted Romersa, tenor saxophones; Bob Gioga, baritone saxophone; Al Costi, guitar; Howard Rumsey, bass; Marvin George, drums
Composed for a performance by New York avant garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Sakamoto with contribution by Arto Lindsay and Japanese percussionist Yas-Kaz, "Esperanto" is a fascinating instrumental work mixing electronica, ambient and synth pop. Released in Japan in 1985 on Midi Inc.s' School label, the album has never been released outside of Japan until now.
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke CBE FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was an English science-fiction writer, science writer, futurist,[3] inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. He co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, one of the most influential films of all time.
Debut album, originally release in 1972. Chaney’s introspective lines also provide a striking contrast to the assertive, slightly dissonant solos of saxophonist and flutist Ari Brown and trombonist Steve Galloway on “When Will It Ever End.” That song also references the music of the Art Ensemble of Chicago with a brief touch of bells and small chimes over the single-note vamps of bassist Reggie Willis. They split up after the release of their 1973 sophomore album, Mirage. They were close associates with Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Egbert Evans is playing the strange flute accompaniment in the background. This was his second record date, after joining Tony Williams the same year. Evans also played, trombone, horn, and saxophones backing up many groups besides Lee Perry from 1976-2015 including Burning Spear, Iya Karna, King Tubby, and Black Uhuru.
Originally recorded in 1978, released. George was a member of Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker's The Caravans, the most popular touring gospel group from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. She later launched a successful solo career, recording over 16 albums in Los Angeles for Audio Arts Inc. Along the way, George wrote over a hundred songs, and was twice nominated for a Grammy in 1969 & 1979, for Best Soul Gospel Performance.[1] In 2017, she was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Ms. George was among the first gospel singers to bring black gospel to radio and television in her hometown of Memphis Tennessee. She is cited by Zusaan Fasteau as an inspiration.
Nubian oud player. American jazz instrumentalist Zusaan Fasteau cited him as an early inspiration, along with Fontella Bass (and others). After musical studies in Cairo, he lived and studied in Italy, Japan and the United States. El Din collaborated with a wide variety of musical performers, including Sandy Bull, Mickey Hart, the Kronos Quartet, and this tune is included as a bonus on the Grateful Dead compliation Beyond Description (1973-1989) (HDCD, Reissue, Remastered). He played at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964 and was subsequently signed by Vanguard.
