This Is Flying Dutchman 1969-1975 / Various: This Is Flying Dutchman 1969-1975 / Various
This Is Flying Dutchman 1969-1975 / Various: This Is Flying Dutchman 1969-1975 / Various
Format: VINYL LP
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Artist: This Is Flying Dutchman 1969-1975 / Various
Label: Beat Goes Public BGP
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 029667013611
Genre: Soul/R & B
Double vinyl LP pressing. UK collection. Bob Thiele is one of the great producers. For his work with John Coltrane alone, where he gave free reign to the saxophone great's wildest musical visions including A Love Supreme, ignoring the usual cost consciousness of a major label, he deserves to be lauded. He launched his own label, Flying Dutchman in 1969, and continued to innovate and record music that reflected it's times, but that also resonates down through the ages. It is to Flying Dutchman that we are paying tribute on this compilation. Gil Scott-Heron's recordings for the label ran to three records, which sold well but not spectacularly at the time. They have since taken on a resonance that makes the album Pieces Of A Man in particular one of the most important recordings of the last century, and it's opening track 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' an anthem. Pianist Lonnie Liston Smith had been on Thiele's final important Impulse! Recording, Pharoah Sanders' "Karma", and continued to appear on Flying Dutchman, first as a sideman and then as a leader. His 1975 album "Expansions" was the perfect encapsulation of his 'cosmic jazz' and the title track is a moment of near perfection which has become one of the foundation pieces of modern dance music. Flying Dutchman's other great discoveries are here. Vocalist Leon Thomas found a new route for jazz vocals in the early 70s, which made him a star and earned him a place in Santana. Gato Barbieri became one of the major saxophone stars of the era, after Thiele enabled him to meld his free jazz leanings to the rhythms of South America. The label also made important recordings with Tom Scott (featured on Thiele's own 'Head Start'), Ornette Coleman and Oliver Nelson, whilst interesting records appeared by Esther Marrow, Harold Alexander and many more. This is Flying Dutchman is a considered tribute to the label, and features in depth and fully illustrated sleeve notes. In the year when Bob Thiele's son is gearing up to release the first new music on the label since 1976, it is an apt and timely reminder of the power of the music.
Tracks:
1.1 The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
1.2 Just in Time to See the Sun - Leon Thomas
1.3 Head Start - Bob Thiele Emergency
1.4 See Saw Affair - Cesar
1.5 Peaceful Man - Esther Marrow
1.6 Expansions - Lonnie Liston Smith ; the Cosmic Echoes
1.7 Bolivia - Gato Barbieri
1.8 Friends and Neighbors - Ornette Coleman
2.1 125th St ; 7th Ave - Oliver Nelson
2.2 Mama Soul - Harold Alexander
2.3 Heavy Soul Slinger - Pretty Purdie
2.4 Soulful Strut - Steve Allen
2.5 Whitey on the Moon - Gil Scott-Heron
2.6 Lament for John Coltrane (Take 1) - Bob Thiele Emergency
2.7 Peaceful Ones - Lonnie Liston Smith ; the Cosmic Echoes
2.8 Echoes - Leon Thomas
