The Free Slave: AAA 180gram Vinyl LP

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Label: Time Traveler
Release Date: 17th October

Big on many a 'want list' for those who cannot get enough of drummer lead avant-garde post bop jazz. Roy Brooks has a such a power and melodic flow in his player, it's a beautiful majestic fury. These are perfectly remastered from the original analog tapes and come on tip-on sleeves so it's going to feel like an original and like the band are playing in your house.

Remastered & Cut AAA directly from the original analog tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media and housed in Stoughton Old Style® Tip-On Jackets. Including an insert with newly written liner notes by Shannon J. Effinger and Barney Fields with rare photograph by Raymond Ross. Remastered & Cut AAA directly from the original analog tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media and housed in Stoughton Old Style® Tip-On Jackets. Including an insert with newly written liner notes by Shannon J. Effinger and Barney Fields with rare photograph by Raymond Ross. 

Originally released in 1972 on the iconic Muse label, The Free Slave captures Roy Brooks at the peak of his powers – a drummer of deep conviction and fire, blending soul-rooted swing with the outer reaches of post-bop and avant-garde expression. This landmark live session brims with energy, featuring extended improvisations and tight interplay between some of the most vital players in modern jazz; Woody Shaw (trumpet), George Coleman (tenor sax), Hugh Lawson (piano), and Cecil McBee (bass).

SIDE A
A1. The Free Slave
A2. Understanding


SIDE B
B1. Will Pan's Walk
B2. Five For Max