1971 Album That Launched The Legendary Black Jazz Label On Vinyl LP!
Remastered By Mike Milchner At SonicVision!
The first album released by the most sought-after label, bar none, among jazz collectors! And since keyboardist Gene Russell was at the artistic helm of Black Jazz, it was only natural that the label's debut record featured Russell himself, with the fitting title New Direction.
Oft-bootlegged, with original copies commanding princely sums, New Direction, while a fairly straight-ahead piano trio outing, sets the tone for the entire label with its modal and soul jazz flourishes, and features such sidemen as double bassist Henry "The Skipper" Franklin and drummer Steve Clover. Real Gone's reissue includes the distinctive original Black Jazz album art along with new liner notes by Pat Thomas, the author of Listen Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975. Remastered by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision...a lost jazz classic sounding better than ever!
Features
- Vinyl LP
- Remastered by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision
- Lacquer cutting by Clint Holley at Well Made Music
- Rare & Hard-To-Find
- Liner Notes By Pat Thomas
- Original Black Jazz Album Art
Musicians
Henry Franklin | bass |
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Steve Clover | drums |
Tony William | conga |
Gene Russell | piano |
Larry Gales | bass ("Black Orchid", "Making Bread") |
Selections
Side One:
- Black Orchid
- Hitting The Jug
- Willow Weep For Me
- Listen Here
Side Two:
- On Green Dolphin Street
- Silver's Serenade
- My Cherie Amour
- Making Bread