ROBERT WATSON - E.T.A. 1978

Hard bop jazz messenger Bobby Watsons' debut solo LP is an unusual affair, mixing a  soul dance beat of the late 70's to his compositions. It's rather hit and miss for me, (the tempo over dominating in cases) but worth a listen for the Blakey favourite 'Time will Tell' and 'The Roland Prince' featuring the titled guitarist.

Robert Watson - Alto saxophone
Pat Patrick / Charles Davis - Baritone saxophone
Arthur White - Alto saxophone
Bill Saxton - Tenor saxophone
Sinclair Acey / Frank Williams / Valeri Ponomarev / Terumasa Hino - Trumpet
Dick Griffin / Michael Treni / Richard Caruso / Clifford Adams - Trombone
Dennis Irwin - Acoustic bass
Curtis Lundy - Electric bass
Joe Caro / Roland Prince - Electric guitar
Monti Ellison - Percussion
Billy Hart / Billy Higgins / Wilby Fletcher - Drums
Walter Davis / Pamela Watson / Robert Watson - Keyboards
Pamela Watson - Vocals

Reachin' Searchin'
Time will tell
N.Y.C.
Requiem for george
Hum for the people
Dubious meditation
Take a ride on love
The roland prince

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JUSTO ALMARIO - INTERLUDE 1981

Colombian born saxophonist Justo Almario brings the jazz whilst producer Roy Ayers fires up the funk on this debut solo recording by Almario.

Justo Almario - Tenor & soprano saxophones
Oscar Brashear - Trumpet
Mudbone - Electric piano
Greg Moore - Guitar
Peter Brown - Bass
Steve Cobb - Drums
Roy Armando - Percussion
Harold Land Jr. - Electric piano
Quentin Dannard - Drums
Chuck Anthony - Guitar

Interlude
Seventh Avenue
I'm the one that loves you
Sho' you right
Sir john
Aquarian mood

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PAZ - LIVE AT CHICHESTER 1978

 This record brings back fond memories for me during this period on the London jazz scene.  Recorded live at the Chichester jazz festival, Paz brought their fusion of jazz and latin influence to the stage for a memorable concert, good times.

Dick Crouch - Keyboards, electrovibes, percussion
Ray Warleigh - Alto, tenor, soprano saxophone, flutes & piccolo
Geoff Castle - Piano, electric piano, synthesizer
Phil Lee - Electric guitar
Ron Matthewson - Bass, fender bass
Dave Sheen - Drums
Chris Fletcher - Congas, timbales, latin-american percussion

Bags
Kandeen love song
AC/DC
I can't remember
Crotales

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BOBBY HUTCHERSON / HAROLD LAND - RESURFACED

As I was looking into this feature on Hutchersons' sidemen, I discovered that several of Hutchersons'  recorded tracks (specifically Blue Note) were rejected from their originial LP release, or the LP not released at all. Some though not all, have since resurfaced on various compilations or CD versions of the original LP listed as bonus tracks. Why certain tracks are rejected is a curious matter of debate, but for now I'm glad to appreciate what we have of this music today.

THE CREATORS

MAN ON MERCURY

Live at the Ljublana Jazz Festival 1970

Bobby Hutcherson - vibes, marimba, percussion

Harold Land - tenor saxophone, flute, oboe

Hal Galper - piano

Reggie Johnson - bass

Joe Chambers - drums

INNER CITY BLUES

WICHITA LINEMAN

Studio date New York 1971

Bobby Hutcherson - vibes

Harold Land - tenor saxophone

Blue Mitchell - trumpet

Thurman Green - trombone

Reggie Andrews, Clarence McDonald - keyboards

Arthur Adams, Cornell Dupree - electric guitars

Chuck Rainey - electric bass

Stix Hooper - drums

King Errison - percussion

BROTHER RAP

IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Studio date New York 1971

Personnel as above except omit Adams and Dupree

add Mike Deasy on electric guitar

TOGO LAND

JONATHAN

HEY HAROLD

Studio date Los Angeles 1971

Bobby Hutcherson - vibes, marimba

Harold Land - tenor saxophone, flute

Ernie Watts, Delbert Hill, Herman Riley, Charles Owens II, - reeds

Willie Ruff - french horn

George Bohannon, Louis Spears - trombone

Todd Cochran - piano
James Leary, Reggie Johnson - bass

Leon Chancler, Stix Hooper - drums

Warren Bryant, Robert Jenkins - percussion

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JOE HENDERSON & WOODY SHAW - JAZZ PATTERNS 1970

I'd like to further endorse the talent of  George Cables, on this occasion switching to electric piano, on which he seemed quite comfortable with on many artists' recordings during the 1970's. 'Jazz Patterns' or more suitably 'Joe Henderson live at the Lighthouse part 2', is made up of three tracks not issued on the original milestone label LP of this live date at the Lighthouse Cafe, Hermosa beach, California 1970. The line up is cracking and the music especially 'What's mine is yours' ( Power to the People) just thrilling.

Joe Henderson - Tenor saxophone

Woody Shaw - Trumpet

George Cables - Electric piano

Ron McClure - Acoustic & electric bass

Lenny White - Drums

Invitation

Lofty

What's mine is yours (Power to the People)

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GEORGE CABLES - WHY NOT 1975

A deserved recording in his own right, admired by producer Masahiko Yuh, he brought pianist George Cables into the studio in 1975 and recorded this LP for the label he would later name after one of Georges' compositions. The music is totally absorbing, a classic acoustic trio led by a gifted musician.

George Cables - Piano

Tony Dumas - Bass

Carl Burnett - Drums

Ebony moonbeams

Rita

Dark side - light side

Quiet fire

Why not

Think on me (CD)

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THE BOBBY HUTCHERSON QUARTET featuring HADLEY CALIMAN LIVE IN EUROPE 1977

During 1977 Bobby hutcherson brought his recording group of this period (unfortunatley minus pianist George Cables) to Europe for several live performances. Featuring the late, great Hadley Caliman on tenor saxophone, it's a fitting oppotunity to highlight Little Dex's tremendous talent in this fine setting. These selected shows are just beautiful in music and spirit.

Bobby Hutcherson - Vibes

Hadley Caliman - Tenor saxophone, flute

James Leary - Bass

Eddie Marshall - Drums

Part 1

Hamburg, Germany

1. So far so good

Laren, Holland

2. Bags' groove 3. Dolphin dance 4. Til then 5. One finger snap

Part 2

Cologne, Germany

1. Chasin' the trane 2.Dolphin dance 3. Knucklebean 4. Body and soul 

5. One finger snap 6. Salt peanuts

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