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SHAMEK FARRAH & NORMAN PERSON – Live! (Expressions of a Heritage, 1991)

Shamek Farrah & Norman Person – Live!
Expressions of a Heritage – EH184
US, 1991
private press
cassette

A1 Aisha
A2 Footprints
A3 Timeless Beginnings
B1 Negative Forces
B2 I Remember Clifford

Shamek Farrah & Norman Person - Live!

THOM MASON – Be Do Have (Affinity Records, 1980)

Thom Mason – Be Do Have
Affinity Records – CL-10201
US, 1980
private press

A1 Awakening
A2 Odyssey
A3 Touch Me Like You Do
B1 Be - Do - Have
B2 Shadows
B3 It Must Be Some Other Blues

Thom Mason – tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Dave Zoller – keyboards
Howard Alden – guitar
Paul Farnen – bass
Alex Camp – bass
Lou Fischer – bass
Mike Jochum – drums
Banks Dimon – drums
Steve Houghton – drums

http://www.mediafire.com/file/cvhx72tsx71nz8e/be+do+have.zip

TAKEO MORIYAMA - East Plants (VAP, 1983)

Takeo Moriyama - East Plants
VAP - 30132-25
Japan, 1983

A1 East Plants
A2 Ta-Ke
A3 Ka-Ge-Lo-U
B1 Ka-Ze
B2 Fields
B3 To-O-Ku

Takeo Moriyama - drums

Syuichi Enomoto - tenor sax, soprano sax

Hideaki Mochizuki - bass
Yohji Sadanari - percussion
Toshihiko Inoue - tenor sax, soprano sax

https://mega.nz/#!79YwUbgY!56SR4SwgNMt-wKFyJdZzCck4iipTDNXD9tHAvZ5-724

AKIRA TOYODA - Benkei (Sound Design, 1984)

Akira Toyoda - Benkei
Sound Design Records Inc - 1342-25
Japan, 1984

A1 Benkei
A2 Walk This Way
A3 Irie
B1 Tommy's Den
B2 Some Other Blues
B3 Double Duty

Akira Toyoda - drums
Joe Lovano - tenor sax, soprano sax
Peter Madsen - piano
Dean Johnson - bass

___________

The name that might immediately be recognized by many contemporary jazz fans from the lineup on this Japanese only 1984 release by drummer Akira Toyoda for the indie label Sound Design is Joe Lovano, which is quite odd being that it's not listed anywhere on Lovano's discography. In fact, there seems to be virtually no information available at all regarding this lp, except for a mention on bassist Dean Johnson's discography page, marking his very first session as a sideman and, from what I can tell, pianist Peter Madsen's as well. That this was the start of two fine jazz players career, a document of Lovano's fantastic early work, and perhaps Toyoda's only album (as a leader, or even as sideman?) makes it even more unfortunate there is no information on this session.

Nevertheless, the playing throughout is incredible, showing the energy and creativity of these young players. Toyoda and Madsen split composition duties, Toyoda contributing 'Benkei' and 'Tommy's Den' and Madsen the rest, with the addition of Coltrane's 'Some Other Blues'. The playing here serves to document the vibrant jazz scene in Japan that lasted up through the mid-80s that drew American players to visit the land of the rising sun, on other labels such as Why Not, Trio and Baystate. Moreover, this lp is a fine example of the many phenomenal albums recorded during this period that have yet to be unearthed. Although Toyoda seems to remain in relative obscurity, he's still active in the jazz scene today, so next time you're in Kyoto look up to see him at the Blue Note, or in Osaka at the Royal Horse.

https://mega.nz/#!apYChCia!BMuXqtXmpqyehggZHA3qClLTjlypJIzKBJXfcOJY4oo

SAM SANDERS & VISIONS - The Gift Of Love (That African Lady, 1983)

Sam Sanders & Visions - The Gift of Love
That African Lady - TAL-935
US, 1983
private press

A1 Gift of Love
A2 Slightly Anxious
A3 Day After Yesterday
A4 Un-Stable
B1 Free Fall
B2 Mickey's Tune
B3 Fantasy

Sam Sanders - tenor sax
Michael Zaporski - piano
Ed Pickens - bass
Jon Knust - drums
Kenny Cox - piano

You may recognize Sam Sanders from the 2013 release by 180 Proof Records of a previously unreleased Strata Records date 'Mirror, Mirror' (http://fleamarketfunk.com/2013/08/05/sam-sanders-mirror-mirror/). For most though, this Detroit soul jazz veteran will likely be unknown, and unfortunately so because not only was Sanders a great saxophonist with his own warm and lyrical post bop sound, he was an important fixture of historical significance in the Detroit jazz scene with important Motown and Strata connections. Jazznation explains, "Sam Sanders and Visions - for many years with bassist Ed Pickens and drummer Jimmy Allen, was known for extremely aggressive post bebop jazz bordering on the Avant garde. Sanders mainly played the tenor and soprano saxophones, however he would often close his concerts with a signature slow blues on the alto saxophone, revealing his deeply ingrained 'roots' and distinctly Detroit sound" (http://www.jazznation.com/CBP/SamSanders1.html).

In a 1976 article for the Ann Arbor Sun, David Weiss describes, "Sam Sanders is one of Detroit's most precious natural resources... His artful saxophone work has graced the ensembles of Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Smokey Robinson and countless Motown dates'" (http://freeingjohnsinclair.aadl.org/node/201718).

Moreover, Jazznation notes, "Prior to forming Visions, Sanders and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave fronted a band with pianist Harold McKinney called the Creative Profile. Belgrave and Sanders would continue to perform together, often with Sanders' big band, the Pioneer Orchestra"(http://www.jazznation.com/CBP/SamSanders1.html). Sanders also served as an instructor at both Oakland University and the Detroit Metro Arts complex as well as helping create the Detroit Jazz Center.

Although most of the sessions with Sanders from the 60s or 70s are either nowhere to be found or still unreleased, 'The Gift of Love' - perhaps the only release of Sanders as a leader during his lifetime and privately pressed by what I presume to be his own label That African Lady - offers a document of this Detroit great's music with his band Visions. Fellow Strata musician Kenny Cox, who has also gotten a recent release from 180 Proof records, even sits in on keys on a few tracks. Unfortunately Sanders passed away in 2000, but hopefully the small amount of recordings we do have of him do justice to his musicianship, Visions and the Detroit jazz scene. Here is a rare video from 1990 of Sanders playing the last song 'Fantasy' from this session live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CygX2RRUUI.

https://mega.nz/#!LwwgGJiQ!M9YYioxaPyBzaN6sD6L4lBZa29O6eVpoUojsG9FhBpM

PAUL GUERRERO - Concert Jazz (WGM, mid-70s)

Paul Guerrero - Concert Jazz

WGM - MCRP PG 562

US, mid-70s

private press

A1 Trapped

A2 Roll Call

A3 Edda

A4 In A Whirl

B1 Keyed Up

B2 I Thought About You

B3 What A Difference A Day Made

B4 As Long As I Live

B5 Logictude

Paul Guerrero - drums

Debra Smith - vocals

Phil DeGreg - piano

John Adams - bass

Chip McNeill - tenor sax

Paul Mazzio - trumpet

https://mega.nz/#!O9AGkJDT!Ul2rrmyBQK8kICCa6iYuuVomeVSf_MP2Q2DyqdeHaWw

GREG ADAMS – Koolin Out (Hip City, 1983)

Greg Adams – Koolin Out

Hip City Records – HCR 101

private press

A1 Little Bee's Poem

A2 Moments Notice

B1 Mr. P.C.

B2 Armageddon

B3 Recordame

Greg Adams - drums

Dadisi Komolafe - alto sax, flute

Rickey Kelly - vibes

Jon Williams The Mad Capp - cornet

Bobby West - piano

Al Threats - bass

Kaeef Ruzaden - piano (A2, B3)

____

life's ups & downs

smiles & frowns

koolin out is what

it's all about

– greg adams

https://mega.nz/#!fpITQD6K!HOZQNdTHCNTm_T2-xWdekZvdLoURIRTXAKv5n49Opyc

PIERRE LEDUC ET SON QUATUOR – S/T (Radio Canada International, 1967)

Pierre Leduc Et Son Quatuor - Pierre Leduc Et Son Quatuor
Radio Canada International – 267
Canada, 1967

A1 Synchronisation
A2 Modulation
A3 Tonus
B1 Soya
B2 Emo
B3 Poussiere D'Etoile

Pierre Leduc – piano
Brian Barley – tenor sax, clarinet
Roland Haynes – bass
Blaine Wikjord – drums

https://mega.nz/#!uwoxXABa!VMdpJlieTKQW3ooxtoK41swRbQyggUNPbUoO9rRUPTI

FRED TOMPKINS - Cécile (F.K.T., 1979)

Fred Tompkins - Cécile

F.K.T. - 103

US, 1979

private press

A1 Cecile

Susan Deaver - flute

Lawrence Feldman - soprano & tenor sax

Norman Carey - piano

Frank Tusa - bass

Rick Cutler - drums

A2 Preludes & Four Lines

Lee Volckhausen - flute

Pamela Epple - oboe

Noah Young - bass

Billy Mintz - drums

B1 Trio for Dr. Taussig

Fred Tompkins - flute

Odile Tompkins - alto recorder

Norman Carey – piano

B2 Waltz Variations

Bryant Hayes - Bb clarinet

Norman Carey - piano

Michael Moore - bass

Billy Mintz - drums

https://mega.nz/#!H143lYzQ!fqpz6w3nE2uV94I2h5r29WYXZoJ9lhnEuCCUpXczXDE

DON THOMPSON / SONNY GREENWICH – Love Song For A Virgo Lady / The Old Man And The Child (Sackville, 1970)

Don Thompson – Love Song For A Virgo Lady / Sonny Greenwich – The Old Man And The Child
Sackville Recordings (Radio Canada International) – C2002 (CBC 303 MS8815) / Sackville Recordings – C2003
Canada, 1970

Love Song For A Virgo Lady
A1 Emily
A2 Mumba
A3 As Long A I'm Dreaming
B1 Love Song For A Virgo Lady
B2 Loving

Don Thompson – piano
Sonny Greenwich – guitar
Ron Park – tenor sax

Michel Donato – bass
Jerry Fuller – drums

The Old Man And The Child
A1 Haunted Heart
A2 When The World Was Young
A3 Stranger In The City
B1 The Old Man And The Child

Sonny Greenwich – guitar
Don Thompson – piano
Michel Donato – bass
Clinton Houston – bass
Clayton Johnston – drums

https://mega.nz/#!vxA2DZAR!7jabdm3YLGPPXGhnCbL5JXUKt8Gxzx6-zP6fhAlibus

JOHN HICKS – After the Morning (West 54, 1979)

John Hicks – After the Morning
West 54 – WLW 8004
US, 1979

A1 After the Morning
A2 Serenata
A3 Dierdre de Samba
A4 Some Other Spring
A5 The Duke
B1 Impact
B2 Until the Morning
B3 Night Journey

John Hicks – piano
Walter Booker Jr. – bass
Clifford Barbaro – drums (B1)

https://mega.co.nz/#!isAVyCKJ!-V4mMH62zd6_putN-EPrC1Z3E8SqDOe4xau9b74pADM

ALBERT DAILEY – Renaissance (Catalyst, 1978)

Albert Dailey – Renaissance
Catalyst Records – CAT-7627
US, 1977

A1 Black Raspberry
A2 The Dues We Have To Pay
A3 I Love You
B1 Mimosa
B2 Mr. Pogo
B3 Gee Monetti
B4 Autumn Rain

Albert Dailey – piano
Carter Jefferson – tenor sax, soprano sax
Cheryl Alexander – vocals
Cecil McBee – bass
Adam Nussbaum – drums (A2, B2)
Charles Persip – drums

https://mega.co.nz/#!2xRAyAaA!Pen6qci4GzRuDH6E3GTjIUdL_SizrXfvrLRzayHuV4k

THE CHARLES MOFFETT FAMILY – Vol. 1 (Charles Moffett Recording, 1975)

The Charles Moffett Family – Vol. 1

Charles Moffett Recording/codaryl publications – LRS-RT-6142

US, 1975

private press

A1 Gypsy Lady

A2 Wishbone Suite

B1 Peace On My Mind

B2 Jubilee!

Charles Moffett – percussion and trumpet

Patrick McCarthy – string bass

Codaryl Moffett – percussion

Charles Moffett, Jr. – alto and tenor sax

Charnett Moffett – string bass and trumpet

Mondre Moffett – trumpet, flugelhorn, baritone

JOYFUL

Your music

swallows me

inside myself,

A flood of feelings

washes over

and I ache…

feeling small,

helpless,

Because you give me

so much,

And I have nothing

I can give you

in return

except my tears

so I cry

cry

joyful,

… Judy Rosenberg

http://www.mediafire.com/download/c2g40wtxall2csn/charles_moffett_family.zip

BILLY ROBINSON – Evolution's Blend (Radio Canada International, 1972)

Billy Robinson – Evolution's Blend
Radio Canada International – RCI 375
Canada, 1972

A1 The Family
A2 It's Raining Ashes
A3 Homing
B1 Pivot
B2 Quebec On My Mind
B3 Evolution's Blend

Billy Robinson – tenor sax
Pierre Leduc – piano
Peter Leitch – guitar
Erroll Walters – bass
Jim Norman – drums

http://www.mediafire.com/download/757fhgybow1wyb2/evolution%27s+blend.zip#39;s_blend.zip

VIBRATION SOCIETY – The Music of Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Stash, 1986)

Stash Records – ST-261
US, 1986

A1 Serenade to a Cuckoo
A2 Theme for the Eulipions
A3 A Handful of Fives
A4 Spirits Up Above
B1 The Inflated Tear
B2 My Delight
B3 Bright Moments
B4 Steppin' Into Beauty

Bill Hardman – trumpet
Steve Turre – trombone, bass trombone, bells, four conch shells
Junior Cook – tenor sax
Hilton Ruiz – piano
Paul Brown – bass
Leroy Williams – drums
Suzanne Klewan – vocals (A2, A4, B3)
Timmy Shepherd – vocals (A2, A4, B3)
Andromeda – effects (A1)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/cteju4i91t479wj/vibration.society.zip

MARTY COOK & THE NEW YORK SOUND EXPLOSION – Trance (1980)

Circle Records – RK 31279/20
Germany, 1980

A1 Flesh & Blood
A2 For Those Who Loved Him
A3 O.C & Montville
B Trance Suite
– Signs of The Times
– Trance
– Merry Death Dance

Marty Cook – trombone, composer, arranger
Ratso Harris – bass
John Betsch – drums
Monty Waters – alto sax
Seth Brody – tenor sax
Curtis Clark – piano

http://www.mediafire.com/download/zx5aoadd7w1bqww/trance.zip

SEIICHI NAKAMURA QUARTET – ふれんち Dancers (1982)

Eastworld – WTP-90162

Japan, 1982

A1 Lady's Flower

A2 McCoy's Mood
A3 ス―ハ― Sax [Super Sax]

A4 Krin Krin
A5 活動写真 [Motion Picture]
B1 ふれんち Dancers [French Dancers]

B2 Carnival

B3 Anthropology

B4 Cherokee

B5 偽日記 [False Diary]

Seiichi Nakamura – tenor sax, soprano sax

Jun Hakamazuka – piano

Yukio Kimura – drums

Tokunari Kawana – bass

http://www.mediafire.com/download/u3irsyygoxwgq9w/%E3%81%B5%E3%82%8C%E3%82%93%E3%81%A1+dancers.zip

DICK GRIFFIN – A Dream For Rahsaan (1985)

Ruby Records – RRS-771
US, 1985
private

A1 There Is A Time For Love
A2 Darkness Of Duke
A3 Come In And See
B1 The Love Always Blues
B2 It's About That Time
B3 A Dream For Rahsaan

Dick Griffin – trombone
Gary Bartz – alto sax
Cecil McBee – bass
Stanley Cowell – piano
Billy Hart – drums (A2&B3)
Idris Muhammad – drums (A1,A3,B1&B2)

produced by Dick Griffin & Teruo Nakamura

http://www.mediafire.com/download/hbl7qh78wrp2f3x/a.dream.for.rahsaan.zip