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Gato Barbieri: Chapter Three: Viva Emiliano Zapata

In September 1974, “Impulse!” label released “Chapter Three: Viva Emiliano Zapata”, the twelve Gato Barbieri album. It was recorded in June 1974, at “Generation Sound Studios” in New Yok City, and was produced by Ed Michel.

Personnel:

  • Gato Barbieri – tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker, Bob McCoy, Victor Paz – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Buddy Morrow – trombone
  • Alan Raph – bass trombone
  • Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington – French horn
  • Howard Johnson – tuba, flugelhorn, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone
  • Seldon Powell – piccolo, flute, alto flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
  • Paul Metzke – electric guitar
  • George Davis – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Eddie Martinez – piano, electric piano
  • Ron Carter – bass, electric bass
  • Grady Tate – drums
  • Ray Armando, Luis Mangual, Ray Mantilla, Portinho – Latin percussion
  • Chico O’Farrill – arranger, conductor

Track listing:

All tracks by Gato Barbieri except where noted.

  1. Milonga Triste – Homero Manzi, Sebastian Piana
  2. Lluvia Azul
  3. El Sublime
  4. La Podrida
  5. Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado (What a Difference a Day Makes) – Stanley Adams, María Grever
  6. Viva Emiliano Zapata

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

Sam Rivers: Sizzle

In December 1975, “Impulse” label released “Sizzle”, the eighth Sam Rivers album. It was recorded on December 9, 1975, at “Generation Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.

Personnel:

  • Sam Rivers- soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, piano
  • Ted Dunbar- guitar
  • Dave Holland- bass, cello
  • Barry Altschul- drums
  • Warren Smith- drums, vibes, tympani

Track listing:

All tracks by Sam Rivers

  1. Dawn
  2. Flare
  3. Flame
  4. Scud