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Julius Hemphill: Five Chord Stud

In December 1993, “Black Saint” label released “Five Chord Stud”, the 14th Julius Hemphill album. It was recorded November 18 and 19, 1993, at “Sear Sound” in New York City and was produced by Julius Hemphill and Cynthia B, Herbst.

Personnel:

  • Julius Hemphill- conductor, composer
  • Tim Berne- alto saxophone
  • Marty Ehrlich- soprano and alto saxophone
  • Sam Furnace- soprano and alto saxophone
  • James Carter- tenor saxophone
  • Andrew White- tenor saxophone
  • Fred Ho- baritone saxophone
  • Bill Emmons – recording, engineer
  • Jon Rosenberg – recording, mixing
  • Gennaro Carone – mastering
  • Jeff Schlanger – cover art, design
  • Jurg Rehbein – photography
  • Bill Shoemaker – liner notes
  • Giovanni Bonandrini – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Julius Hemphill

  1. Band Theme
  2. Critical
  3. Shorty
  4. Mirrors
  5. Five Chord Stud
  6. The Moat and the Bridge
  7. Georgia Blue
  8. Flush
  9. Spiritual Chairs

Don Pullen: Milano Strut

In December 1978, “Black Saint” label released “Milano Strut”, the eleventh Don Pullen album. It was recorded in December 1978, at “at Barigozzi Studio” in Milano, Italy, and was produced by Giacomo Pellicciotti.

Personnel:

  • Don Pullen- piano, organ
  • Don Moye- drums, percussion, congas, bells

Track listing:

All tracks by Don Pullen.

  1. Conversation
  2. Communication
  3. Milano Strut
  4. Curve Eleven (For Giuseppi)

Julius Hemphill: Raw Materials And Residuals

In December 1977, “Black Saint” label released “Raw Materials and Residuals”, the sixth Julius Hemphill album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Generation Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Giacomo Pellicciotti.

Personnel:

  • Julius Hemphill- alto and soprano saxophone
  • Abdul Wadud- cello
  • Don Moye- percussion
  • Tony May – engineer
  • Bruno Milano – cover art
  • Giuseppe Pino – cover art, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Julius Hemphill.

  1. C
  2. Mirrors
  3. Long Rhythm
  4. Plateau
  5. G Song

 

Hamiet Bluiett: Resolution

In December 1977, “Black Saint” label released “Resolution”, the third Hamiet Bluiett album. It was recorded in November 1977, recorded at “Generation Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Giacomo Pellicciotti.

Personnel:

  • Hamiet Bluiett- baritone saxophone, clarinet, flute, bamboo flute
  • Don Pullen- piano, organ
  • Fred Hopkins- bass
  • Billy Hart- drums, percussion
  • Don Moye- Sun percussion
  • Tony May – engineer
  • Bruno Milano – artwork
  • Giuseppe Pino – artwork, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Hamiet Bluiett except where noted.

  1. Happy Spirit
  2. Flux/A Bad M.F.
  3. Head Drake
  4. Before Yesterday – Hamiet Bluiett, Fred Hopkins, Billy Hart, Don Moye
  5. Spring’s Joy
  6. ..No Other One – Hamiet Bluiett, Don Pullen