What vinyl are you spinning right now??

[clifford_thornton]

Cecil Taylor - The Early Unit 1962 - (Ingo)

[brownie]

Pierre Barouh's label, most sessions produced by Daniel Vallancien (studios also hosted recording sessions for BYG, probably others). I bet brownie could chime in with more info.

I've got some of the easier-to-find Saravah LPs - Fontaine, Steve Lacy, Cohelmec, Jacques Higelin, plus the Trio Camera reissue. Lots of nice stuff, ranging from freaky French folk to free jazz. Have yet to score the J-C Capon LP on the label, or the Nana Vasconcelos solo.

Akendengue is from Gabon; gorgeous, folky Afro-pop.

The Saravah website!

A recommended compilation of the label's output:

[brownie]

Jackie McLean 'Tune Up' (SteepleChase)

with Lamont Johnson, Scotty Holt and Billy Higgins!

[martini]

Then:

Evan Parker: Live at the Finger Palace (The Beak Doctor)

I've been searching for this one for some time. I'd like to find a copy under $70, but so far most have been in the $100 range. I have heard it via a blog, and it is a great listen. It will definitely be in my collection some day.

[clifford_thornton]

David Wertman - Kara Suite - (Mustevic)

[Teasing the Korean]

Any relation to Saravah Samba?

[clifford_thornton]

Saravah Samba - I mean, the tune was played by Barouh in "A Man and a Woman," but other than the fact that it was later the name of his label, I know nothing about the reason for the name.

Wertman is a "free jazz" bass player - no relation to anything Barouh!

[mjazzg]

Bill Dixon/Aaron Siegel/Ben Hall - Weight/Counterweight. Brokenresearch records

beautifully presented and recorded trio session. Only arrived this morning so on first listen-through but sounding like a must for any fans of Mr Dixon

[Chalupa]

Bog-Shed - Brutal (Shelfish Records) Overlooked punk rock classic from 1987 that sounds like it was recorded in '77.

[paul secor]

Dollar Brand/Don Cherry/Carlos Ward: The Third World - Underground (Trio Japan)

[Teasing the Korean]

Saravah Samba - I mean, the tune was played by Barouh in "A Man and a Woman," but other than the fact that it was later the name of his label, I know nothing about the reason for the name.

It is also the title of a great Barouh film shot in Brazil.

Now playing:

Babs Gonzales - Tales of Manhattan - Jaro (mono)

[kh1958]

Bobby Timmons and Johnny Lytle--Workin' Out (Prestige blue label)

[Teasing the Korean]

Alice Coltrane/Carlos Santana - Illuminations (Columbia).

First time I've ever had a Santana album in the house. Don't tell anyone!

EDIT: Side 1 is a lot better than side 2. IMHO.

Edited January 18, 2010 by Teasing the Korean

[aparxa]

[clifford_thornton]

Dollar Brand/Don Cherry/Carlos Ward: The Third World - Underground (Trio Japan)

Lucky dog.

Saravah Samba - I mean, the tune was played by Barouh in "A Man and a Woman," but other than the fact that it was later the name of his label, I know nothing about the reason for the name.

It is also the title of a great Barouh film shot in Brazil.

Ah, good to know. I watch so little film it's criminal.

[paul secor]

The Pete Brown Sextet (Bethlehem sides from 1954): Harlem Jump and Swing (Affinity)

[Teasing the Korean]

Saravah Samba - I mean, the tune was played by Barouh in "A Man and a Woman," but other than the fact that it was later the name of his label, I know nothing about the reason for the name.

It is also the title of a great Barouh film shot in Brazil.

Ah, good to know. I watch so little film it's criminal.

It seems to be out of print now, but the whole thing is/was on Youtube in numbered segments.

Baden Powell is incredible in this film. There is a beautiful scene with shots of the ocean while Powell sings and plays "Yemanja" from "Os Afro Sambas." There is also a picnic/jam session scene in which Maria Bethania is completely baked.

Edited January 16, 2010 by Teasing the Korean

[martini]

Peter Brotzmann/Han Bennink: Still Quite Popular After All Those Years (#756; BRO 4 on Eremite)

Ah, kindred spirits reunite. Lovely.

[martini]

Mmm... I've been hit and miss on Qbico. Quality of pressings was sometimes dicey and the special editions were almost never worth what he was charging. But he got the music out there.

I didn't think Continent was reissued, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for the heads up on Continent. I'll look into that LP.

I just finished spinning the entirety of the Tchicai/Geerken on Qbico, and the pressing is more of a "miss" than a "hit" (especially my side 4). It is still a good listen, and I'm grateful for the release.

[Chalupa]

Revolutionary Ensemble - Manhattan Cycles (India Navigation)

[sidewinder]

Art Blakey 'The Freedom Rider' (BN NY USA, mono)

[jeffcrom]

Alvin Alcorn's Imperial Brass Band - A New Orleans Street Parade in Paris (Sandcastle)

[kh1958]

The Intimate Ellington (Pablo)

The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef trumpet label)

[Chalupa]

Gong - Camembert Electrique (Caroline/Virgin)

[sidewinder]

Hank Mobley 'Roll Call' (Music Matters 2x45 rpm, stereo) - Astonishingly good. Other than finding an immaculate mint unplayed mono (ie. more chance of winning the football pools), this has to be classed as the 'definitive' vinyl version.

Followed by - Kenny Dorham 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol 1' (Music Matters 2x45rpm, mono). High hopes for this one too !

Edited January 17, 2010 by sidewinder