Julius Hemphill

[Late]

Live At Kassiopeia

This album is so good it hurts. Seemingly effortless brilliance.

[Rabshakeh]

I've never heard of or seen this one. Definitely one to check out.

[Late]

4 hours ago, Rabshakeh said:

I've never heard of or seen this one. Definitely one to check out.

2-disc set. Extended solos. While I like Kowald a lot, it's Hemphill's playing that is the highlight for me. Sound is somewhat distant but clear.

[Late]

The full album can be listened to here.

[danasgoodstuff]

I may have mentioned that I met Julius once.  It was a bit weird - I was writing for City Pages in the Twinn Cities and drove him and some hanger on around for the day before a performance, bought them both lunch so I definitely lost money on the deal.  He didn't want to talk about leaving the WSQ or losing his leg - both too painful I guess.  Whatever.  The International Phonograph reissue of Dogon A.D. is a beautiful thing and so is Diminutive Mysteries and the big band thing with Frisell among many others.

[Onxidlib]

20 hours ago, Late said:

2-disc set. Extended solos. While I like Kowald a lot, it's Hemphill's playing that is the highlight for me. Sound is somewhat distant but clear.

The source for the No Business' LP/CD is an audience recording. The MAMAstudios managed to improve the rather muddy sound of the source considerably. So they did a very good job IMO.

[Late]

On 3/16/2022 at 3:07 AM, Onxidlib said:

So they did a very good job IMO.

Agreed.

[John L]

Hemphill fans - DO NOT MISS THIS!

 

[Guy Berger]

6 hours ago, John L said:

Hemphill fans - DO NOT MISS THIS!

 

What is this - a YouTube video or a new release?

[John L]

Just a sound recording, I believe.   I had never heard this before.  I am particularly blown away by the versions here of Dogon A.D and The Hard Blues.  Amazing!

Edited September 18, 2022 by John L

[John L]

For those who might feel a bit put off by the beginning of this recording, move 40 minutes into it for the beginning of The Hard Blues, followed by Georgia Blue, Dogon A.D., and Border Town.  The audio quality also improves greatly along with the music.   

[Pim]

Now this is what I'd call a bargain:

https://www.dustygroove.com/item/808351/Julius-Hemphill-Mbari-:Dogon-AD-2LP-200-gram-pressing-with-bonus-track?cat=jazz

I guess I don't have to say anything about the music which is of course essential but just like cd version this 2 lp set sounds incredible. 25 bucks! If I lived in the U.S. i'd probably buy a second set just in case

[sidewinder]

21 minutes ago, Pim said:

Now this is what I'd call a bargain:

https://www.dustygroove.com/item/808351/Julius-Hemphill-Mbari-:Dogon-AD-2LP-200-gram-pressing-with-bonus-track?cat=jazz

I guess I don't have to say anything about the music which is of course essential but just like cd version this 2 lp set sounds incredible. 25 bucks! If I lived in the U.S. i'd probably buy a second set just in case

Great bargain. It’s £60 and up over here.