Brian Brown
The Planets
Larrkin (Australia) 1985
LRK 151 (LP)
sleeve : EX(slightly wrinkle.)
media : NM-/EX-(some very slightly surface noises. very slightly warp that does not affect to playback.)
media : NM-/EX-(some very slightly surface noises. very slightly warp that does not affect to playback.)
A masterpiece album released in 1985 by Melbourne jazz saxophonist Brian Brown, who began his career in the 1950s and became one of Australia's leading exponents of experimental jazz, shifting from modal to free jazz styles. This album is the first in the "Cornerstones of Australian Jazz Collector's Series" by Sydney's Larrkin Records, featuring Australian musicians Barry Buckley (b), Ted Vining (ds), and Dure Dara (perc). As the title of "The Planets" suggests, all of the songs are named after planets, and the performances are very imaginatively oriented and deep, with plenty of ethnic overtones. Although the way of expression is different, I also feel that the world view is somewhat similar to that of Sun Ra. This is definitely a great piece and highly recommended.