New Bobby Bradford cd

[Chuck Nessa]

Bradford recordings are pretty scarce so THIS is good news.

Edit to add (from an Entropy email):

Entropy Stereo is pleased to announce the release of Midnight Pacific Airwaves by the Bobby Bradford Extet. This release is the first time this late night radio broadcast has been available to the public at large.

Many of you know of Bobby Bradford’s work as the trumpet player for Ornette Coleman prior to his recording debut. Bradford also appeared on the seminal Science Fiction album by Coleman. Bradford’s work as a leader also includes several issues under his own name. No stranger to the outer realms of music, Bradford appeared on albums with the Spontaneous Music Ensemble which were released as several sessions on Freedom, Nessa and Emanem. Of no small consequence were Bradford’s releases on the Flying Dutchman label with longtime partner John Carter.

On Midnight Pacific Airwave, Bradford is joined by the incomparable James Newton on flute, Richard Rehwald on bass and John Goldsmith on drums. It was not uncommon for Bobby to perform over the air with an ensemble. This is perhaps one of the most special documents of his live performances. Included as a bonus track is a duet with Vinny Golia recorded more recently. There is an element of timelessness to Bradford’s music as evidenced by historical and more recent recordings included herein.

Midnight Pacific Airwaves stands to fill a gap in Bradford’s recording career. Lovingly mastered from the original tapes, this release is a document of a true master whose music is under represented.

Edited December 6, 2008 by Chuck Nessa

[Joe]

Thanks Chuck. This is wonderful news indeed... nice to see James Newton's name on a new release as well.

[RDK]

Looks like it was recorded in 1977. I see Bradford fairly often here in L.A., so hopefully he'll bring some copies to his shows.

[ghost of miles]

I'll be checking this one out as well.

Is there anything on tape of Bradford's stay w/Ornette in the early 1960s?

[1009]

Chuck, is that BB/SME set still available (if it was ever on cd)? Just recently got hipped to BB & trying to track all of his stuff down.

[Chuck Nessa]

Look for a Bradford/Stevens double in Feb/March. Working on the package right now. Tapes were transferred a couple months ago.

[Joe]

Look for a Bradford/Stevens double in Feb/March. Working on the package right now. Tapes were transferred a couple months ago.

The thread that keeps on giving... been looking forward to the reappearance of this material for quite some time.

[1009]

Good to hear!

[gslade]

This one just arrived today

will listen this evening

[Guest Bill Barton]

Marvelous news! Thanks, Chuck, and have a great 2009.