Guest Chaney Posted January 3, 2004 Report Posted January 3, 2004 (edited) A little Dutch birdie tapped me on the shoulder this morning with news that this set is now up for pre-order at CD Universe with a release date of February 24, 2004. Wadada Leo Smith: Kabell Years 1971–1979 From 1971–1979 Wadada Leo Smith released four albums on his own, privately pressed label Kabell. Under the supervision of the composer, this material has now been collected, remastered and coupled with over two hours of unreleased bonus tracks, including the second set of the influential Reflectativity concert and the legendary Mapenzi solo concert from 1976. Complete with a twenty-eight page booklet featuring session photos and tributes from musical associates such as George Lewis, Alvin Singleton, Larry Ochs, Anthony Davis, Bobby Naughton, Henry Kaiser and John Zorn, this is an essential collection from the peak period of one of Creative Music’s most important composer/performers. Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony Davis, Wes Brown, Oliver Lake, Pheeroan ak Laff disc one: Nine (9) Stones on a Mountain * Improvisation No. 4 * Crative Music - 1 * aFmie * Poem DancE 3 * Ogotommeli: Dogon Sage * Ep - 1 * Ngoma: Gravity and Lightwaves * Seeds * Zekr * Until the Fire disc two: Reflectativity * t wmukl - D * North American Stomp * Visions * Transcendental Suite disc three: Song of Humanity * Lexicon * Peacocks, Gazelles, Dogwood Trees & Six Silver Coins * Oh Blues and Dreams * Pneuma * Tempio * Play Ebony Play Ivory disc four: Life Sequence 1 * Love Is a Rare Beauty: Movements 1-5 * Aura * Ankrasmation * Atoke * Fana ) The Zebra Goes Wild (Crediting 'Other Steve' at the JC for the track info.) Enter CD Universe through the JAZZMATAZZ door ("Upcoming Jazz CDs") and help support that GREAT site. Edited January 3, 2004 by Chaney Quote
paul secor Posted January 3, 2004 Report Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks for posting this, Tony. I have an old Kabell record (I guess all Kabell records are old, when I think about it) in my collection, and I'll grab this new release when it becomes available. Quote
JSngry Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 A little Dutch birdie tapped me on the shoulder this morning with news that this set is now up for pre-order at CD Universe with a release date of February 24, 2004. Enter CD Universe through the JAZZMATAZZ door ("Upcoming Jazz CDs") and help support that GREAT site. Did exactly that thanks to your post. Sincerest thanks! Quote
Leeway Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 I recall that there is an interview/article/profile of Wadada Leo Smith in a Jazz Times from 2003. If anyone needs more information on that, I can dig out the issue (too lazy right now ). Quote
Guest Chaney Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 Dig it up ya lazy bastard! ISHMAEL WADADA LEO SMITH WEBSITE Quote
Leeway Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 (edited) Dig it up ya lazy bastard! ISHMAEL WADADA LEO SMITH WEBSITE Edited January 4, 2004 by Leeway Quote
7/4 Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 Some info from the article: WLS lives in a small town, Piru, east of L.A. According to mapquest, Piru is North pf LA. Quote
.:.impossible Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 That STN article was in issue 29 | spring 2003. A good interview. The same issue also "strongly recommends" the latest Califone disc, Quicksand/Cradlesnakes, on Thrill Jockey. Definitely recommended from this listener as well! Thanks for the link to the Leo Smith website! Quote
DrJ Posted January 9, 2004 Report Posted January 9, 2004 This is great news...thanks for sharing it! I'm becoming a Wadada Leo Smith nut ever since first exposure to his amazing sound on Braxton's 3 COMPOSITIONS OF NEW JAZZ...most recently have been enjoying the hell out of the much more recent GOLDEN QUARTET. These have been on my radar screen for the past few months. I just pre-ordered! Quote
king ubu Posted January 9, 2004 Report Posted January 9, 2004 Could anyone tell me some more about this music? Might be down my alley! thanks, ubu Quote
AmirBagachelles Posted February 3, 2004 Report Posted February 3, 2004 Mmmmmmm, this is may show up today, according to DMG. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 From the DMG e-mailing: WADADA LEO SMITH - Kabell Years 1971- 1979 : Creative Music I/Reflectativity/Song Of Humanity/Ahkreanvention...Plus! [4 CD set] (Tzadik 7610; USA) From 1971-1979 legendary AACM trumpet hero and composer, Leo Smith, released four wonderful records on his own, privately pressed label Kabell, including the original version of Reflectativity [the compositions of which were re-recorded 25 years later -with the just recently passed Malachi Favors replacing Wes Brown - for the single CD Tzadik release -#7060- of the same name]. Under the supervision of the composer, this material, featuring Oliver Lake on saxes & flute, Anthony Davis on pianos & organ, Wes Brown on bass, Pheeroan AkLaff on drums & percussion and Wadada Leo Smith on trumpets, flute and percussion, all four of these immensely rare records have now been collected, remastered and coupled with over two hours of unreleased bonus tracks, which includes the SECOND SET [!] of the influential Reflectativity concert and the legendary Mapenzi solo concert from 1976! Complete with a twenty-eight page booklet featuring session photos and SUPERB tributes from musical associates such as George Lewis, Alvin Singleton, Larry Ochs, Anthony Davis, Bobby Naughton, Henry Kaiser and John Zorn, this is an essential collection from the peak period of one of Creative Music's most important composer/performers. A beautiful job from the fine folks at Tzadik and a fascinating listening experience that will bear endless repeated listenings! 4 CD set for $48 Quote
king ubu Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 Sounds like one to get! Thanks for posting that info, Chaney! ubu Quote
J.A.W. Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 Mmmmmmm, this is may show up today, according to DMG. According to CDUniverse the street date is now February 24, 2004. Quote
Late Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 (edited) I'll be getting this one eventually, but wanted to hear what you guys thought ... especially about the second set of the Reflectativity concert! Reviews? Edited February 24, 2004 by Late Quote
Johnny E Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 HELP - What would be the cheapest way for me to order this? Quote
JSngry Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 (edited) To get a time machine, go back, getcher head outta the political forums for a quick minute, catch this thread from the beginning, and pre-order from CD Universe. Too late for THAT! Seriously, if you look at Alan Lankin's page (and if you have to ask what that is...), there's links to preorder all kinds of jazz stuff, ALL kinds, from CD Universe at what is probably going to be your best price short of getting promo copies. Plus, you're helping one of our own out by the clickthrough. Charity begins at home, and all that. Wait a sec - how do I know you're the REAL Johnny E? Edited February 24, 2004 by JSngry Quote
jazzbo Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 Damn! I looked, saw it was still on preorder price and somehow managed to order it! Broke again. Quote
J.A.W. Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 Damn! I looked, saw it was still on preorder price and somehow managed to order it! Broke again. It'll probably on pre-order price until the end of this week. Quote
7/4 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 Damn! I looked, saw it was still on preorder price and somehow managed to order it! Broke again. It'll probably on pre-order price until the end of this week. I just ordered a copy too. Nice price! B) Quote
jazzbo Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 No kidding! Whatever you do, don't look at the price for the Brubeck box! Quote
Stefan Wood Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 I took the plunge. The "pre-order" price sticks around for a week or so after the release date. Can't wait! Quote
7/4 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 No kidding! Whatever you do, don't look at the price for the Brubeck box! I think I can resist the Time box. I like that stuff, but it isn't even on the radar this week. Quote
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