Griot Galaxy - Live at the D.I.A. 1983 (Released 2003)

 

 

 

       A fantastic and out of print live recording of one of the greatest Detroit jazz acts, enjoy! I often see Griot Galaxy compared to the Art Ensemble of Chicago, a comparison that I believe is apt, as they have quite a few similarities stylistically, however, that is not to say that Griot Galaxy lacks their own identity; This is astoundingly creative free/spiritual jazz of immense quality and a must listen for fans of the AACM sound.

       Download: https://mega.nz/folder/sq4Q3Zxb#hPzsVZS_9CoZFTlEXl7M4Q 

       Lineup: 

       Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, soprano, alto sax,

       David McMurray - tenor, soprano, alto sax

       Anthony Holland, alto, soprano sax

       Jaribu Shahid - bass 

       Tani Tabbal - drums, percussion

        

         

Horace Tapscott & the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra - Live at Moers Jazz Festival, Germany, 1995

     

            Here is an absolutely fantastic recording of a late incarnation of Horace Tapscott's Pan-Afrikan People's Arkestra, it has been posted prior on inconstantsol, but their upload is missing an entire track, sections of other tracks, and has generally lesser sound quality. This is a very crisp soundboard recording of incredible music, I hope you enjoy it! 

Tracklist: 

01: The Black Apostles 16:48

02: Motherless Child 14:20

03: Dem Folks 22:38

04: A Ballad for Deadwood Dick 10:37

05: Little Africa  10:30

Lineup:

Horace Tapscott, piano

Nate Morgan, piano

Michael Session, reeds

Jesse Sharps, reeds

Charles Owens, reeds

Arthur Blythe, Reeds

Steve Smith, trumpet

Fundi Legohn, French horn

Thurman Green, trombone

William Roper, tuba

Dwight Trible, vocals

Roberto Miranda, bass

David Bryant, bass

Woody ‘Sonship’ Theus, drums

Fritz Wize, drums

Rec. June 3, 1995. download: https://mega.nz/folder/A2YngCoK#aEROeKbMMkYGnwA0w91-Jg (160 kbp/s but sounds very good)