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

SUNAO WADA QUINTET + 1 featuring MINORU IKENO - Four Scenes (Three Blind Mice, 1976)

 Sunao Wada Quintet + 1 featuring Minoru Ikeno - Four Scenes

Three Blind Mice - TBM-75

Japan, 1976

A1 Sunset on the Street

A2 Ambushin' the Blues

B1 Jumping Dog

B2 The Shimmer of the Morning Sun

Sunao Wada - guitar

Minoru Ikeno - alto sax, flute, percussion

Sizuo Nakayama - piano, electric piano
Hitomi Ueda - vocals, whistle, cowbell

Kazuaki Yamamoto - bass

Koji Yamada - drums

https://mega.nz/#!64xkXCQZ!FgwmfSXDS1sZSwPcWrpXXxf9qglxgKdA9UJ7L54E5-w

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

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

O Pulo do Gato: Hard Bossa & Samba Jazz Mix

O Pulo do Gato: Hard Bossa & Samba Jazz by Empedocles on Mixcloud

KARLTON HESTER AND THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ART MOVEMENT – S/T (Hesteria, 1981)

Hesteria Records – HESTERIA 00001
US, 1981
private press

A1 The Jive Cycles Within An Integrated Force-Field
A2 Ballad
A3 It's About Time The Rain Came
B1 Pan African Ballet Music

Karlton Hester – flute, piccolo flute
Dwaine Spurlin – soprano sax, tenor sax
Chioke Okpara – tenor sax
Mpenda – tenor sax
Lewis Jordan – alto sax
Ray Collins – clarinet, alto clarinet
Rasul Siddik – trumpet
Larry Douglas – trumpet, flugelhorn
Matthew Harrell – bassoon
Hawley Currens – violin
Bette Hered – oboe, english horn
Charles Thomas – bass
Terry Elliott – piano
Kamau Seitu – drums

http://www.mediafire.com/download/tk5ya0eeb05sok7/karlton.hester.and.the.contemporary.jazz.art.movement.zip

A Tribute to the Prince of Peace: Covers & Devotions for John Coltrane

A Tribute to the Prince of Peace: Covers & Devotions for John Coltrane by Empedocles on Mixcloud

BRIDGEWATER BROTHERS – Generation Suite (Denon, 1979)

Denon – YX-7802-ND
Japan, 1979

A1 African Sunrise
A2 Bororo
A3 Sade
A4 Synapse
B1 Your Ballad
B2 Something I Saw Thru My Mind
B3 Samba Para Ustedos Dos

Cecil Bridgewater – trumpet, flugelhorn
Ron Bridgewater – tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Hubert Eaves – piano, kalimba
Donald Smith – electric piano, flute
Reggie Workman – bass, percussion
Michael Carvin – drums

http://www.mediafire.com/download/62yhmthp7dlld5h/generation.suite.zip

THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ QUINTET – Location (Strata, 1973)

Strata Records – SRI 1001-73
US, 1973

beginnings or endings depending on your level of entry

Bang! / Tao / Noh Word / Nguzo Saba (Struggle) / Inner Beckoning

Ken Cox – electric piano, piano
Charles Eubanks – electric piano
Charles Moore – flugelhorn, trumpet, percussion
Leon Henderson – tenor sax, soprano sax
Ron English – guitar
Ron Brooks – bass
Bud Spangler – drums, percussion
Dan Spencer – drums, percussion

http://www.mediafire.com/download/zq47sr9a97klmri/location.zip

JAS – Volcano (1985)

Not on label – 2801
US, 1985
private press

A1 Let Them Live
A2 Jimmy's Jump
A3 Atlanta
A4 River
B1 St. Helens
B2 The Sky Is Falling

J.A. Schneider – piano
Kimio Young – alto sax
Neal Starkey – bass (side A)
Dewey Sampson – bass (side B)
J. Khaleefa Haamid – drums
Tony Waters – percussion


http://www.mediafire.com/download/9bv9kpcy3fxc0fm/volcano.zip

ASTILLERO – Astillero (1985)

Astillero – ARO–1001

Mexico, 1985

private press

A1 Eva

A2 Balcones

A3 Los Olivos

B1 Piramides

B2 Rumores Urbanos

B3 El Duende

Marco Antonio Morel – acoustic guitar

Renato Menconi 'Mazola' – tenor sax, flute

Pablo Anguiano – drums, percussion

Alejandro Perez-Saez – electric bass

http://www.mediafire.com/download/fisk21r2b741hg5/astillero.zip

SADIK HAKIM – London Suite (1973)

Radio Canada International – RCI 378
Canada, 1973

A London Suite
I. Heathrow in the morning
II. Oxford Circus at noon
III. Greek Street break-in
IV. Harlow homecoming
B1 Liliane
B2 Grey Cup Caper
B3 Portrait Of Cousin Mickey
B4 Moon In Aquarius

Sadik Hakim – piano, electric piano
Al-Khabyyr Sayyd Abdul – alto sax, flute
Billy Robinson – tenor sax
Peter Leitch – guitar
Vic Angelello – bass, electric bass
Keith Mckendry – drums



http://www.mediafire.com/download/805m6lcm74js1wm/london+suite.zip