Linc Chamberland - A Place Within (1976) [re-rip]

An attempt to get Linc to talk about his music drew a dismissive wave. "It speaks for itself," he said and indeed it does. I can only call attention to some highlights: Liebman's possessed soprano on Lyn Christie's "Place Within." Christie's tense, brooding Arco bass on Chamberland's "1957" and Leonard's sensitive accompaniment on the trio feature "What's New." Chamberland's guitar holds it all together with rhythm playing that offers firm footing and solos that just don't stop. The music offers no compromise and holds back nothing.

Dave Liebman tracked down in Wethersfield, Connecticut: "He's a great musician and a fine human being." further elaboration is unnecessary. Listen to the record.

Excerpt from Liner Notes: Jim Motavalli, "Jazz Challenge", WPKN-FM

A guitarist’s guitarist, a musician’s musician, Linc Chamberland was a well kept secret, cherished by those who knew the secret (like Felix Cavaliere, who recruited him for the jazzy era Rascals). This LP was the first of his two solo jazz dates, both for Muse, and was one of my first professional recordings. ~ Fred Seibert.

Linc Chamberland was a talented jazz guitar player. Before he died of leukemia he released only two albums, both on vinyl.

Muse Records, MR 5064, 1977

Recorded 16th & 17th June, 1976 at Dimensional Sound, New York City

Personnel:

Linc Chamberland - Electric Guitar

Dave Liebman - Tenor (#A1-A3), Soprano (#B1,B2)

Lyn Christie - Bass, Arco Bass (#B2)

Bob Leonard - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Indeed {Linc Chamberland} (3:57)

A2. Stella By Starlight {Victor Young, Ned Washington} (9:02)

A3. Mahjong {Wayne Shorter} (8:10)

A4. What's New {Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke} (2:13)

B1. A Place Within {Lyn Christie} (8:10)

B2. 1957 {Linc Chamberland} (7:51)

B3. Three Thing {Eric Bolvin} (3:49)

Credits:

Producer - Fred Seibert

Engineer - Skip Juried

Art Direction, Design, Photography - Hal Wilson

Tribute Page:

http://www.rickblechta.com/Pages/Linc.html

Notes:

Dave Liebman Courtesy of A&M/Horizon Records

"He's a great musician and a fine human being." further elaboration is unnecessary. Listen to the record. ~ Dave Liebman