The Nessa Juggernaut rolls on

[Chuck Nessa]

Now in the hopper. Scheduled for October 18 release but we should have copies in about a month.

Never released before! Before There Was "Sound", the landmark debut album for Chicago's AACM recorded by Roscoe Mitchell for Delmark in the fall of 1966, there was a changing roster of Mitchell ensembles. The Mitchell Quartet recorded the present sessions approximately a year before "Sound" - no one remembers the exact date, only that it was probably late summer - early fall. Whatever the exact date, this album presents the earliest recordings available of the work of the AACM, probably taped shortly after the first meeting of the organization in May 1965. Members of the quartet include Fred Berry - trumpet, Malachi Favors - bass and Alvin Fielder - drums. Compositions include 5 Mitchell originals and one each by Berry and Favors.

Earl Lavon Freeman, recipient of the NEA Jazz Master award for 2012, recorded this music during a marathon session in 1975. That amazing session also yielded the date called "Serenade & Blues". Von told historian Terry Martin "Now the thing we did with Chuck to me was a miracle because he just let me do it my way and I have never been in the studio and seen a man so relaxed...and I'm generally a very relaxed man. I must have been the most nervous man in there." This reissue adds "Boomerang", a Freeman composition to the original LP release.

[paul secor]

Very much looking forward to the Roscoe Mitchell. And if Chuck has fine tuned the sound on the Von Freeman, I'll be buying it for the third time. That may seem nuts, but I have to help support the cats who are still doing it - both Von and Chuck.

[Leeway]

The Roscoe release is exciting news indeed. An unexpected treat following so closely on the heels of the "Old/Quartet" sessions.

I have the Von Freeman on LP. Have to give that a spin soon.

[king ubu]

Great news, Chuck! Particularly good to see release of the early Roscoe session.

How about "Have No Fear"... guess this is again an upgrade worth considering over the 1997 Bomba CD?

[Chuck Nessa]

If you have the Bomba version of the Freeman, you are probably cool. The mix is the same and I'm not sure the new mastering is worth the expense. Am I a salesman or what?!

[JSngry]

You're an honest salesman. Like all of that ilk, what you lack in immediate turnover, you make up for in return business, an implicit appreciation of integrity.

[king ubu]

Thanks Chuck - I appreciate your honesty, really!

Not sure yet when, but there'll be another larger order coming in...

[J.A.W.]

I also have the Bomba and won't be upgrading either.

[Chuck Nessa]

Thanks. Always good to chalk up those non-sales.

[J.A.W.]

Thanks. Always good to chalk up those non-sales.

Post #208 was a direct result of (honest) post #205 and my current situation.

[Chuck Nessa]

I understand. It just seemed gratuitous.

[J.A.W.]

I'm certainly interested in the Mitchell and will probably get it when the circumstances get better - it might take a while, though.

As I told you before I think support for independent labels like yours is important.

Edited August 28, 2011 by J.A.W.

[Face of the Bass]

I want both of these. I pay you money. You give to me.

[.:.impossible]

Great news! I have fallen behind the Juggernaut recently. Looking forward to making a purchase soon Chuck.

[jlhoots]

Plan to get the Mitchell as soon as it's released.

[Bright Moments]

i'm in !

[Uncle Skid]

Plan to get the Mitchell as soon as it's released.

Same here.

[ep1str0phy]

Oh man. I'm picking up both of these.

[Head Man]

Put me down for the Roscoe Mitchell

I have the Von Freeman release on Bomba and can thoroughly recommend it

[Chuck Nessa]

Details of the Mitchell recording:

Roscoe Mitchell Quartet

Before There Was Sound ncd-34

Roscoe Mitchell – alto saxophone

Fred Berry – trumpet & flugelhorn

Malachi Favors – bass

Alvin Fielder – drums

1. Mr. Freddy 6:26

2. Green 3:08

3. Outer Space 12:11

4. Carefree 6:28

5. Akhenaten 7:43

6. And There Was Peace 7:01

7. Jo Jar 5:07

8. Carefree #2 4:36

Compositions by Roscoe Mitchell with the exception of Green which is by Fred Berry and Akhenaton which is by Malachi Favors.

1-6 probably recorded in the Summer of ’65 by Pete Bishop at station WUBC, Chicago

7 & 8 probably recorded later in ’65.

Any folks who bought the Bomba issue of the Freeman from me can email me for PDFs of the artwork so you can actually read the liner notes and see the pics. My email is nessarecords@charter.net

[J.A.W.]

Any folks who bought the Bomba issue of the Freeman from me can email me for PDFs of the artwork so you can actually read the liner notes and see the pics. My email is nessarecords@charter.net

Got 'em, thanks Chuck.

[Head Man]

Thanks for the PDF's, chuck

[clifford_thornton]

Can't wait.

[Chuck Nessa]

Leaving town for a few days tomorrow, so if you want the Von PDF contact me before 9 am or wait until we return.

[clifford_thornton]

I have the LP but am still into the idea of having it on CD for the extra track, mastering, and convenience. Wait, did I just say what I think I said?

Plus, more words on the Nessa Juggernaut are due soon.