Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Quintessence




Quintessence. Self titled.
Pyramid Productions Inc. Guitorn.

Recorded between February/May 1980 @ the Nineteen Recording Studio, South Glastonbury, Ct.

Another super rare private press album, this lead by Ron Ancrum. Supported by George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson and Steve Muse.
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  1. katonah27 July 2010 at 12:50

    http://www.mediafire.com/?pnix83411spy99n

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  2. Art Simon27 July 2010 at 16:36

    Nice, pleasant groove. Good summer afternoon music, Thanks!

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  3. Art Simon27 July 2010 at 16:43

    Hey Katonah,

    When listening to Jef Lee Johnson's "The Singularity" I had a bit of an epiphany that it reminds me of Lewis Taylor's "Whoever" ep.

    Check it out, I'm curious what you think.

    http://postmiles.blogspot.com/2010/07/jef-lee-johnson-sigularity-dreambox.html

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  4. Simon66628 July 2010 at 08:28

    great track, love it. Thanks Katonah!

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  5. Simon66628 July 2010 at 08:34

    ... rare is the word. Google search for "Ron Ancrum" and Quintssence - three results : two for this page. and this one :
    http://www.unityfirst.com/UFNewsJune_July2009.html

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  6. HCM28 July 2010 at 08:57

    Long been wondering what this album sounds like, thanks for the recomendation!!

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  7. katonah28 July 2010 at 11:21

    Apologies:

    Track title is Between Thoughts.

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  8. katonah28 July 2010 at 11:23

    Btw @ Art Simon.
    I had a direct request from Lewis Taylor to remove his material from here.

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  9. katonah28 July 2010 at 11:28

    Not sure thats our "Ron" Simon !!!
    From the picture on the back, Ron appears to be a white guy with an early eighties jazz beard

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  10. katonah28 July 2010 at 11:51

    Just hitting Jef Lee Johnson Art. Very similar To Lewis taylor, bit more "rocky" maybe.

    @ Hoochie; thanks for the feedback, the whole thing is a joy

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  11. swboy28 July 2010 at 14:08

    Nice track. It has a commercial
    flavor without "swinging heavily
    towards the discofunk dollar".
    (Simon's great phrase).
    More artistically successful than most. Ironic that its so obscure.
    thanks!

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  12. Simon66628 July 2010 at 16:08

    @ katonah - strange, the text under the article about Ron in that newsletter has " ...and recorded a jazz album with his former band Quintessence". Hmmm... the Two Ronnies ??
    Just waking up and listening again, such a nice track, thanks again :)

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  13. Ian G28 July 2010 at 19:44

    Great track, now, how do I get to hear the rest of the album??? Some more info here

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  14. katonah29 July 2010 at 15:01

    Sorry Simon, i should have read all the way thru the article. What a wally, thanks for the info as well.
    ;)

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  15. Simon66629 July 2010 at 16:45

    Wonder who the guy is on the back cover then ... ?

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  16. Art Simon29 July 2010 at 18:34

    Bummer about the Lewis Taylor, I'd have never come across him if were not for this blog. Thanks Katonah, Love the music!

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  17. katonah6 August 2010 at 12:28

    http://www.popsike.com/JPQ-Quintessence-Private-Modern-Soul-Funk-LP-SEALED-MP3/120550623036.html

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  18. swboy12 August 2010 at 12:39

    $394! Ouch...

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  19. Simon66619 August 2010 at 16:05

    Just noticed you added the back cover, thanks. Can see the source of the confusion about Ron's identity : although he's at the centre, he's a bit behind the others, unusual for a leader :)

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  20. Andy13 November 2010 at 02:23

    Excellent,thanks

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  21. Unknown17 September 2012 at 11:19

    Katonah,
    Just found your blog. How did you hear this recording? I am amazed people are listening to my music. Ron Ancrum

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  22. Unknown17 September 2012 at 11:19

    Katonah,
    Just found your blog. How did you hear this recording? I am amazed people are listening to my music. Ron Ancrum

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  23. katonah17 September 2012 at 11:38

    Wow, really pleased you dropped by Ron. Seriously into this one, a killer album all the way.

    Do you have any photo's from around the time of the recording?

    Of course, if you want me to remove this post, please let me know and i'll delete this straight away.

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  24. Unknown17 September 2012 at 13:07

    No photos. loved seeing the post. How did you get a copy?

    Ron Ancrum

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  25. Unknown17 September 2012 at 13:08

    No photos. loved seeing the post. How did you get a copy?

    Ron Ancrum

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  26. katonah17 September 2012 at 13:38

    Picked up a copy from a guy in New York. Still sealed, it's quiet a special album with collectors.

    You're an underground jazz hero Ron ...

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  27. Art Simon17 September 2012 at 20:32

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  28. Art Simon17 September 2012 at 20:37

    Hey Ron,

    Katonah only posted the title track. If you ever want to make the album available again I'd love to get a copy.

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  29. Unknown25 September 2012 at 10:50

    Hey Art,

    You can get a copy from the same guy in NYC, Rarebro Records. He has it liosted on his website.

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  30. Unknown25 September 2012 at 10:55

    Katonah,

    I found a couple of photos. How can I get them to you?

    Ron

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  31. katonah26 September 2012 at 11:41

    Hi Ron

    That sounds really cool.
    Could you compress them into a zip file, then upload that file to a free cloud site, like Mediafire. Once it's uploaded to the cloud, a link will pop up.

    Then just copy and paste that link into a comment here.

    Once there here i'd love to post them here as special if that's fine with you.

    Failing we'll sort a way of sharing e-mail if that's easier.

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  32. Unknown28 September 2012 at 08:58

    Katonah,

    Photos can be viewed at ron_ancrum.photoshop.com.

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  33. Mike Zombek2 January 2015 at 16:29

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/251778832073?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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