HEATH BROTHERS Marchin On STRATA EAST Beats BREAKS

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156

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Up for auction is the VERY RARE debut from the Heath Brothers on Strata East. This one is a monster of funky hard bop.

The AllMusic review:
The debut recording by the Heath Brothers -- which at the time consisted of Jimmy Heath on tenor, soprano and flute, bassist Percy Heath, drummer Al "Tootie" Heath and pianist Stanley Cowell -- was one of their best, but also their most obscure release. Made for the soon-defunct Strata East label, this LP has Jimmy Heath's four-part "Smilin' Billy Suite," an original apiece from Cowell and the two other brothers (including Percy's "Watergate Blues"), and Duke Ellington's "Warm Valley." High-quality hard bop.

Scott Yanow-AllMusic

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Artist: The Heath Brothers

Title: Marchin' On

Year: 1976

Label & Number: Strata-East, SES 19766

Matrix Number & Dead Wax Info: SES 19766-A(B), hand etched. Also, what looks to be an IC(IL?) hand etched on side A. There is another matrix # scratched out as well.

Original/Reissue: Orig

Mono/Stereo: ST

Country: U.S.

Vinyl Condition: VG++

The labels are in very good condition with one or two light spindle marks.

The vinyl is in great shape with a beautiful luster. Close inspection reveals some light surface marks but the LP plays through very clean with only rare moments of the slightest surface noise.

Sleeve Condition: EX

The sleeve is still in its original shrink wrap. There is a slight crinkle bend on the upper spine corner. Wear to the opening edge corners is minimal. There's no ring wear to speak of. There is a price sticker affixed to the shrink.

Insert Condition: NA

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