James Brown and Barry White mixed in with classical Arabic and raï music, and a little house and techno…featuring a knockout version of Shaft.
Lovely, mystical, incantatory, roots singing over a deep, knock-off-Rhythm-&-Sound rhythm.
‘Brotzmann barely plays saxophone at all, sticking mostly to tarogato and a host of clarinets; Nilssen-Love mostly plays gongs, bells and other metal percussion. With the changes in tools comes a change in approach. Nilssen-Love is sparer and more decorative, providing accentuating commentary that highlights the more solemn and yearning aspects of his partner’s playing, and Brotzmann explores melancholy to devastating effect. This is a career peak for the recently departed reedist’ (Bill Meyer, The Wire).
A staggering haul of early Niney 45s, from 1969-1972. Out-of-this-world reggae genius, with only the Upsetter for company. Unmissable.
The dazzling 1970 debut of this Argentinian guitarist, featuring several of his own mystically beautiful bossa and samba jazz compositions, besides sensational versions of songs by Baden Powell, Vinicius De Moraes, and A.C. Jobim.