What's on the Turntable

[JohnnieVan]

 

[JohnnieVan]

 

[MusicMan]

Abdullah Ibrahim / Dollar Brand – The Journey.
Brotherhood (3) – RTL (E) 703.
Vinyl, LP, Album.
South Africa, 1977.
“Dollar Brand’s 1977 album, The Journey, is a unique departure into avant-garde free jazz, showcasing a more experimental side of his music compared to his usual African-infused grooves. Co-produced with figures like Don Cherry and featuring musicians such as Hamiet Bluiett and Johnny Akhir Dyani, the album blends African folk roots with New York’s free jazz scene, particularly on the lengthy improvisation “Jabulani” and the Middle Eastern-flavored “Hajj (The Journey)”. It represents a significant evolution following Brand’s move from South Africa to New York, reflecting both his African heritage and a new avant-garde direction.” WWW.

 

[Family_Dog]

Homebuilt amp on a Leak chassis?

-F_D

 

[MusicMan]

Nope, that is my Old Glory 45 amp. Just a similar colour

 

[Family_Dog]

Yep, I did not really recognise the chassis but the colour naturally made me think of Leak


-F_D

 

[naboo]

 

[Family_Dog]

DSOTM... But I love the decor!


-F_D

 

[JoziNic]

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Glad to see the croak tuned pp1 still getting love & use

 

[JohnnieVan]

 

[JohnnieVan]

 

[JohnnieVan]

 

[naboo]

Trying to thin out my collection a bit. Never knew this band, but I guess it's staying.

 

[Family_Dog]

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Interesting Album title...

 

[JohnnieVan]

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Trying to thin out my collection a bit. Never knew this band, but I guess it's staying.

Ja, I buy a lot of records that I have no clue about the artist or album. I like that about record collecting.

 

[JohnnieVan]

Early 1973 reissue.

 

[JohnnieVan]

 

[lp12support]

I have been searching for this title for many years. Wanted the MFSL pressing, could not find one, and settled for this awesome Asylum UK/German pressing. Playing surface is flawless, showing once again that those LPs we were quick to dispose of with the start of the digital era, are priceless today and still of exceptional quality. My copy has no ticks and pops. The embossed texture of the sleeve means that in time it has lost some of its sheen, but I can live with that.

 

[lp12support]

My second purchase for the day, Simon and Garfunkel's Concert in Central Park. Geffen UK, many years old, but virtually flawless. They don't make music like this anymore.

 

[Family_Dog]

Great to see the Vinyl resurrection has taken off so well. I fully agree that the quality of a good vinyl LP is difficult to surpass by Digital means.

I wonder if this is still the case with Vinyl today, which I assume is all recorded digitally and perhaps ends up losing that analogue sparkle?

-F_D