Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the April 2008 Issue of Stereophile! Pressed at Pallas in Germany!
"This is a classic. At a time when the civil rights movement was starting to heat up, drummer Max Roach performed and recorded a seven-part suite dealing with black history (particularly slavery) and racism. 'Driva' Man' has a powerful statement by veteran tenor Coleman Hawkins and there is valuable solo space elsewhere for trumpeter Booker Little and trombonist Julian Priester, but it is the overall performance of Abbey Lincoln that is most notable. Formerly a nightclub singer, Lincoln really came into her own under Roach's tutelage and she is a strong force throughout this intense set. On 'Tryptich: Prayer/Protest/Peace,' Lincoln is heard in duets with the drummer and her wrenching screams of rage are quite memorable. This timeless protest record is a gem." Scott Yanow
"Based upon the diversity of music, quality of product and their extraordinary rate of progress, Pure Pleasure Records is our re-issue record company of the year." - hi-fi+
Features:
180g Vinyl
Pressed at Pallas in Germany
Limited Edition
Musicians:
Max Roach
Oscar Brown, Jr.
Abbey Lincoln
Coleman Hawkins
Olatunji
Selections:
1. Driva Man
2. Freedom Day
Triptych
3. Prayer
4. Protest
5. Peace
6. All Africa
7. Tears For Johannesburg
"This is a classic. At a time when the civil rights movement was starting to heat up, drummer Max Roach performed and recorded a seven-part suite dealing with black history (particularly slavery) and racism. 'Driva' Man' has a powerful statement by veteran tenor Coleman Hawkins and there is valuable solo space elsewhere for trumpeter Booker Little and trombonist Julian Priester, but it is the overall performance of Abbey Lincoln that is most notable. Formerly a nightclub singer, Lincoln really came into her own under Roach's tutelage and she is a strong force throughout this intense set. On 'Tryptich: Prayer/Protest/Peace,' Lincoln is heard in duets with the drummer and her wrenching screams of rage are quite memorable. This timeless protest record is a gem." Scott Yanow
"Based upon the diversity of music, quality of product and their extraordinary rate of progress, Pure Pleasure Records is our re-issue record company of the year." - hi-fi+
Features:
180g Vinyl
Pressed at Pallas in Germany
Limited Edition
Musicians:
Max Roach
Oscar Brown, Jr.
Abbey Lincoln
Coleman Hawkins
Olatunji
Selections:
1. Driva Man
2. Freedom Day
Triptych
3. Prayer
4. Protest
5. Peace
6. All Africa
7. Tears For Johannesburg
