Monday 8 September 2014

John Surman

John Surman; Recorded 14th August 1968

3 part Suite

Incantation
Episode
Dance

This is a monster track introduced to me by Reza well over a year ago now. Then Bacoso found the cd and graciously stepped aside while i went off a bought it.

It's all about the track DANCE that kicks in about the 11 minute mark. A thunderous number that calls heavily upon the conga skills of Errol Phillip, together with Stirling Betancourt on timbales. There's more heavyweight players such as, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, Harry Beckett and Alan Jackson.  

Very heavy track, which was inspired by Coltrane's Africa Brass album.
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12 comments:

  1. katonah9 September 2014 at 11:37

    http://www.adrive.com/public/Qqu8cA/John%20Surman.zip

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  2. Simon66610 September 2014 at 06:05

    Killer track, thanks K :)

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  3. Gildas11 September 2014 at 14:57

    Hi to all,
    VERY long time I haven't been on the blogosphere!
    Changed worked and place and ...

    Anyway, I first heard about John Surman when watching a video of his live on NDR radio
    Ref Flashpoint NDR Jazz Workshop April 1969.

    Remember the fantastic HHancock live on NDR ??!!

    So can't wait to listen to this gem of Mr Surman.

    Thanks again Katonah San
    Gildas

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  4. katonah12 September 2014 at 12:14

    Hey Gil,

    Good to have you back. The NDR was good, but this one should really hit the spot.
    Hope you enjoy the Surman, and all the best as always

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  5. Winb12 September 2014 at 13:38

    Totally loving this track. Fiery, soothing, danceable and listenable all in the same breath.

    Thanks as always Katonah for the education

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  6. indigonoir18 September 2014 at 18:09

    Absolutely WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Rodrigo Delli6 October 2014 at 16:13

    Man, it looks like a herd of mammoths went about me ... amazing!

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  8. katonah7 October 2014 at 01:27

    Yes, sure is an amazing track Rodrigo

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  9. Funky Trev10 October 2014 at 05:35

    Many thanks Katonah. Top work as always !

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  10. blackclassical21 November 2014 at 15:13

    surman / holland / wheeler / jackson / beckett

    dave hollands bass with alan jacksons percussion is the driver old school london jazz dance classic

    gears!

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  11. katonah22 November 2014 at 00:31

    G-man!
    Where you been at ?
    With you on this one, total classic

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