Billy Harper
Soran-Bushi, B.H.
Denon (Japan) 1978
YX-7522-ND (LP) w/insert.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner.) media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noises.)
An album released in 1978 by American saxophonist Billy Harper, who was active in groups led by jazz legends such as Gil Evans, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Lee Morgan, and also delivered outstanding performances on rare groove classics by artists like Leon Thomas and Bobbi Humphrey. This Japan-only release was recorded in New York under the production of Yoshio Ozawa. Featured musicians include Everrett Hollins (trumpet), Harold Mabern (piano), Greg Maker (bass), Horace Arnold (drums), and Billy Hart (drums). The highlight of the album is undoubtedly the title track, which spans the entire B-side. It features a rendition of the Japanese folk song “Soran Bushi,” selected and arranged by Harper himself, who recognized a shared soulful beauty reminiscent of the Black church music he absorbed in his youth. This piece represents the pinnacle of spiritual jazz groove, where Harper's soul-stirring saxophone sound blends seamlessly with traditional Japanese melody. Highly recommended.
A1: Trying to Get Ready
A2: Loverhead
B1: Soran-Bushi, B.H.
Soran-Bushi, B.H.
Denon (Japan) 1978
YX-7522-ND (LP) w/insert.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner.) media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noises.)
An album released in 1978 by American saxophonist Billy Harper, who was active in groups led by jazz legends such as Gil Evans, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Lee Morgan, and also delivered outstanding performances on rare groove classics by artists like Leon Thomas and Bobbi Humphrey. This Japan-only release was recorded in New York under the production of Yoshio Ozawa. Featured musicians include Everrett Hollins (trumpet), Harold Mabern (piano), Greg Maker (bass), Horace Arnold (drums), and Billy Hart (drums). The highlight of the album is undoubtedly the title track, which spans the entire B-side. It features a rendition of the Japanese folk song “Soran Bushi,” selected and arranged by Harper himself, who recognized a shared soulful beauty reminiscent of the Black church music he absorbed in his youth. This piece represents the pinnacle of spiritual jazz groove, where Harper's soul-stirring saxophone sound blends seamlessly with traditional Japanese melody. Highly recommended.
A1: Trying to Get Ready
A2: Loverhead
B1: Soran-Bushi, B.H.