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Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons: Firebirds

In March 1968, “Contemporary Records” label released “Firebirds” album by Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons. It was recorded in September 1967, at “Contemporary Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lester Koenig.

Personnel:

  • Sonny Simmons – alto saxophone, English horn
  • Prince Lasha – alto saxophone, flute, alto clarinet
  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone 
  • Buster Williams – bass
  • Charles Moffett – drums
  • Bernie Grundman Jr. – mastering
  • George Kershaw – design
  • Ed Michel – photography
  • Nat Hentoff – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Sonny Simmons and Prince Lasha.

  1. The Island Song
  2. Psalm of Solomon
  3. Prelude to Bird
  4. The Loved Ones
  5. Firebirds

Archie Shepp: Four For Trane

In January 1965, “Impulse!” label released “Four for Trane”, the third Archie Sheep album. It was recorded in August 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Thiele and John Coltrane.

Personnel:

  • Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone
  • John Tchicai – alto saxophone
  • Roswell Rudd – trombone, arrangements
  • Alan Shorter – flugelhorn
  • Reggie Workman – double bass
  • Charles Moffett – drums
  • Robert Flynn – cover design
  • Joe Lebow – liner design
  • Leroi Jones – liner notes

 Track listing:

All tracks by John Coltrane, except where noted.

  1. Syeeda’s Song Flute
  2. Mr. Syms
  3. Cousin Mary
  4. Naima
  5. Rufus (Swung His Face at Last To The Wind, Then His Neck Snapped) – Archie Shepp