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Leon Thomas & Oliver Nelson - In Berlin (1970) {RCA Victor 09026638772 rel 2002}

Posted By: ruskaval

Date: 8 May 2021 18:03:11

Leon Thomas & Oliver Nelson - In Berlin (1970) {RCA Victor 09026638772 rel 2002}
XLD rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 314 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 110 Mb | Artwork | 5% repair rar
© 1970, 2002 Flying Dutchman / Bluebird / RCA Victor / BMG | 09026638772
Jazz / Post Bop / Afro-Cuban Jazz / Soul Jazz

"Leon Thomas in Berlin" is an excellent example of the work of this almost forgotten vocalist. Thomas was very much a maverick in terms of his singing style, his use of the yodel and other effects turned his voice very much into another frontline musical instrument in much the same manner as scat was used by earlier singers . The lasting impression given by this is of a highly Afro - American form of the idiom which was much in fashion in the late 60's and early 70's. In many ways it is a great pity that this vibrant music has fallen so far from grace to be replaced by the mainstream conservatism that is so omni-present in a great deal of the performances which define Jazz at the present time.

One of the real treats on this disc is the playing of Oliver Nelson on alto saxophone. His solos are absolutely blistering and serve as a reminder of why he was so at ease with as avant- garde and forceful a player as Eric Dolphy on many of the sessions under his own name . His performances here can only be described as exuberant and obviously act as a spur to drive Thomas in his improvised sections.
The balance of the material is impeccable - all of the tunes are written by Thomas with the exception of "Straight No Chaser". Ronnie Scott is the master of ceremonies and after his introduction it is right into a highly swinging version of the Monk tune with imaginative vocalise from Thomas and a beautiful angular solo from Nelson . "Echoes " must be one of the most memorable of Thomas' tunes and I never tire of hearing "The Creator Has A Master Plan" - the rendition here is particularly fine .
The rhythm section on this concert is superb and there are some memorable solos from Arthur Sterling on piano . "Pharoah's Tune " has a long introduction from Thomas which is in the form of a poetic recitation which is almost an insight into the "Rap" style of the future.
This is a real gem of a re-release and I feel sure that it will become a favourite of anyone who is prepared to give this highly charged original music a chance.

Personnel:

Leon Thomas - vocals, percussion, African wood flute
Oliver Nelson - alto saxophone (#1-4)
Arthur Sterling, Lonnie Liston Smith - piano
Guenter Lenz, Jimmy Phillips - bass
Lex Humphries, Alvin Queen - drums
Sonny Morgan - congas, percussion
Harold "Jazzbo" Alexander - flute
Richard "Pablo" Landrum - percussion

#1-5 recorded at Philharmonic Hall, Berlin on November 6, 1970.
#6 recorded at Filmore East, New York on March 15, 1970.

Track Listing:

01 - Straight, No Chaser
02 - Medley- Pharoah's Tune (The Journey),Echoes
03 - Umbo Weti
04 - The Creator Has a Master Plan - Peace
05 - Oo-Whee!! Hindewe
06 - Damn Nam (Ain't Going to Vietnam)

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