NATHAN DAVIS Suite For MARTIN LUTHER KING 1978 Jazz SEALED 12" Vinyl LP Tomorrow
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NATHAN DAVIS Suite For DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 1978 Jazz SEALED 12" LP Tomorrow
Nathan Davis's fantastic M.L.K.-inspired album 'Suite For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.', originally recorded February 27, 1976 at Audio Innovators, Pittsburgh, PA and released later the same year on Davis's own record label Tomorrow International, Inc. (catalog no. TIP 1000), later repressed in 1978 on the same label (also TIP 1000). This copy is a 1978 repress (not a reissue) and is still sealed in the original shrink wrap. Cover photo and design differs from the first pressing's.
~ ALBUM REVIEW | WRITTEN by *HYRAR ATTARIAN, for 'ALL ABOUT JAZZ' c. JULY 2007 | :
"Good art is the product of the times, reflecting and often impacting the world it was created in, but great art transcends both time and space. Saxophonist Nathan Davis' Suite for Dr Martin Luther King is a great work of art. It is short but powerful like a bittersweet shot of espresso. Recorded in 1976 and initially released on his own Tomorrow International label, it is a great example of both his talents as a composer and saxophonist.
The essence of the music is improvisation and jazz but it contains elements of soul, funk, R&B, spoken word, gospel and blues. The emotional essence is hope, infused by grief, anger and sadness. All these different styles and emotions fit together quite harmoniously producing a coherent whole. This is primarily due to the quality of the complex compositions and the virtuosity of the musicians involved. Davis plays a number of reed instruments on the record but solos mainly on soprano sax. His solos alternate with the expressive narration of Donald M. Henderson, the ensemble playing of the first rate orchestra and, on one cut, the ethereal vocals of Brenda Joyce. The music sounds fresh and unpredictable and has not dated at all, nor have the emotions they evoke."
~ TRACK LISTING : Introduction; Narration 1; Latin Happ'n; Narration 2; New Dues; I Believe In Him; Mean Business; Narration 3; Atlanta Walk; Narration 4; M.L.K.; Jesus Saves Us (Our Flight For Freedom); Funk-A-Dilly Molly.
~ PERSONNEL : *Nathan Davis: reeds; *Lew Soloff: trumpet; *Clyde Bellin: trumpet; *Nelson Harrison: trombone; *Daniel Poupard: trombone; *Lee Gross: baritone sax; *Frank Cunimondo: electric piano; *Mike Taylor: bass; *Joe Harris: drums; *Steve Boyd: arp synthesizer, clarinet; *Willie Amoaku: percussion; *Eric Johnson: guitar; *Donald M. Henderson: narrator; *Brenda Joyce: vocal; *Marilyn Davis: special effects. ~ CONDITION : As previously stated, album is still sealed in original shrink, so the Vinyl is assumed Mint (M). The Cover/Outer Sleeve has been preserved very nicely, with only a few small blemishes on the shrink (pictured) and a bit of edge wear/rubbing - Near Mint (NM) condition overall.
Be the first-ever person (since its production 43 years ago!) to open, play and add to your collection this under-heard gem in jazz music that celebrates the life and impact of the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with tracks as profound and far-reaching as their subject.
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