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Michael White: The Land Of Spirit And Light

In September 1973, “Impulse!” label released “The Land of Spirit and Light”, the third Michael White album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Village Recorder” in Los Angeles.

Personnel:

  • Michael White – violin
  • Prince Lasha – piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet
  • Ed Kelly – piano
  • Bob King – classical guitar
  • Cecil McBee – bass
  • Kenneth Nash – percussion
  • Stanley Nash, Kenny Jenkins, ABC Messenger delivery man – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael White, except where noted.

  1. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 1)
  2. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 2)
  3. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 3)
  4. Fatima’s Garden
  5. Fiesta Dominical
  6. O Ancient One
  7. Lament (Mankind) – Cecil McBee, Michael White

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

Gary Peacock

On September 5, 2020, Gary Peacock died aged 85. He was a musician (bass), one of the most important figures in modern jazz history. He recorded and performed with major jazz figures such as Albert Ayler, Paul Bley, Bill Evans, Keith Jarret, Frank Amsallem, Bill Carrothers, Marc Copland, Marilyn Crispell, Don Ellis, Clare Fischer, Barney Kessel, Sonny Simmons, Prince Lasha, Misha Mengelberg, Don Pullen, Bud Shank, Ravi Shankar, John Surman, Ralph Towner, Mal Waldrom, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Jimmy Woods, Toninho Horta, and Masabumi Kikuchi. As leader, he released twelve albums.