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Chico Hamilton: The Dealer

In January 1966, “Impulse!” label released “The Dealer”, the 27th Chico Hamilton album. It was recorded in September 1965, at “RCA Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele and Michael Cuscuna.

Personnel:

  • Chico Hamilton – vocal, drums, percussion
  • Larry Coryell – electric guitar
  • Archie Shepp – piano
  • Ernie Hayes – organ
  • Arnie Lawrence – alto saxophone
  • Richard Davis – bass
  • Jimmy Cheatham – arrangements, conductor
  • Uncredited – percussion, tambourine
  • Bob Simpson – recording
  • Erick Labson – mastering
  • Hollis King – art direction
  • Robert Flynn/Viceroy – design
  • Charles Shabacon – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Chico Hamilton, except where noted.

  1. The Dealer – Chico Hamilton-Jimmy Cheatham
  2. For Mods Only – Archie Shepp
  3. A Trip – Chico Hamilton-Jimmy Cheatham
  4. Baby You Know – Chico Hamilton-Jimmy Cheatham
  5. Larry of Arabia – Larry Coryell
  6. Thoughts – Chico Hamilton
  7. Jim-Jeannie – Chico Hamilton

Gábor Szabó: Jazz Raga

In January 1967, “Impulse!” label released “Jazz Raga”, the fourth Gábor Szabó studio album. It was recorded in August 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, in New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • Gábor Szabó – vocals, guitar, sitar, cover painting
  • Bob Bushnell – guitar
  • Johnny Gregg – bass
  • Bernard Purdie – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording, lacquer cut
  • Robert Flynn – cover design
  • Joe Lebow – liner design
  • Charles Shabacon – front cover photography
  • Charles Stewart – liner photography
  • Nat Hentoff – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Gábor Szabó, except where noted.

  1. Walking on Nails
  2. Mizrab
  3. Search for Nirvana
  4. Krishna
  5. Raga Doll – Gary McFarland
  6. Comin’ Back
  7. Paint It Black – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
  8. Sophisticated Wheels
  9. Ravi
  10. Caravan – Juan Tizol
  11. Summertime – George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward

John Coltrane: Meditations

In September 1966, “Impulse” label released “Meditations”, the twenty-third John Coltrane album. It was recorded on November 23, 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in  Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • John Coltrane– tenor saxophone
  • Pharoah Sanders– tenor saxophone
  • McCoy Tyner– piano
  • Jimmy Garrison– double bass
  • Elvin Jones– drums
  • Rashied Ali– drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer, mastering
  • Robert Flynn – cover design
  • Joe Lebow – liner design
  • Charles Shabacon – photography
  • Nat Hentoff – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by John Coltrane.

  1. The Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost
  2. Compassion
  3. Love
  4. Consequences
  5. Serenity