Art Ensemble of Chicago
A.A.C.M., Great Black Music - Message to Our Folks
BYG Records/Nippon Columbia (Japan) 1971
BYG-26 (LP) coated gatefold sleeve. w/insert.
sleeve : VG+(TEOC, wear on corner, light color-faded.)
media : EX-/EX-(some slightly noises. some slightly wear that does not affect to sounds.)
This album, released in 1969 as part of the renowned <Actuel> series by the French BYG label, features the Art Ensemble of Chicago, an American group hailing from Chicago known for their fusion of African traditional music roots with free/experimental jazz. The ensemble consists of Lester Bowie, Joeph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, and Malachi Favors. The album has always generated mixed reviews, often likened to theatrical music with a narrative quality that feels like watching a play. However, it's impossible not to appreciate the wit, satire, and powerful messages delivered by the AEOC regarding slavery and black discrimination in their unique style. How one listens to it is a matter of personal taste, but one thing is certain – it operates on a very high musical level. Track A3, which incorporates elements of funk and rock, is also outstanding. Highly recommended. This particular pressing was first released in Japan in 1971.
A1: Old Time Religion
A1: Old Time Religion
A3: Rock Out