Dom Um Romão - Spirit Of The Times (1975) [vinyl>re-rip,true flac]

For Spirit of the Times Romao contributes two more stunning percussion monologues, “Ginga Gingou” and “Cosinha.” As he states in Robert Palmer's expertly-penned liners, the street music of Brazil as practiced by the samba schools (not schools per se, but groups of percussionists) is really reflective of the African influence on the blacks of Brazil. Short of making your own field recordings during carnival time in Rio, Romao's recreations celebrate a festive spirit that's the next best thing. There's a more organic feel throughout to these selections too, although electronic elements, such as Joe Beck's wah-wah guitar, fit tastefully into the mix. Acting as a worthy microcosm of Brazilian fusion from the '70s, these recordings should serve the uninitiated well in that they're meaty but undeniably tuneful and enticing. Following on the heels of a recent renaissance in Brazilian music, particularly overseas and in Japan, Romao's Muse recordings have aged well and will be sure to please those individuals with a taste for the exotic and an open mind. ~ Chris Hovan, http://www.allaboutjazz.com.

Wicked Brazil album with the fusion tracks 'Wait On The Corner', 'The Angels' & 'Kitchen'. ~ http://www.rushhour.nl

An incredible set of Brazilian jazz - one of the few albums that percussionist Dom Um Romao recorded as a leader, and sublime all the way through! The record's got a wonderful blend of funky fusion and Brazilian percussion - and features a group from two continents that includes Sivuca on organ, Dom Salvador on electric piano, Joe Beck on guitar, Jerry Dodgion on alto sax, Lloyd McNeill on flute, and Mauricio Smith on tenor, soprano, and flute. Includes the percussion jammer "Shake (Ginga Gingou)", the modal groover "Wait on the Corner", and the lively scatting tune "The Angels" – but the whole album's great, and other tracks include "The Salvation Army", "Kitchen", and "Lamento Negro". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

Muse Records, MR 5049, 1975

Recorded 6^th June & 21^st November, 1973

Musicians:

Dom Um Romão - Drums, Percussion

Dom Salvador - Piano, Electric Piano

Joe Beck - Electric Guitar

Lloyd McNeill - Flute

Sivuca - Organ, Piano, Guitar

Amauri Tristao - Acoustic Guitar

Jerry Dodgion - Alto Saxophone, Flute

Mauricio Smith - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Flute

Frank Tusa - Bass

Portinho - Percussion

Track Listing:

A1. Shakin' [Ginga Gingou] {Dom Um Romão} (3:01)

A2. Wait On The Corner {Humberto Teixeira, Sivuca} (6:18)

A3. Lamento Negro {Dom Um Romão} (3:59)

B1. Highway {Amauri Tristao} (4:25)

B2. The Angels {Dom Salvador} (4:03)

B3. The Salvation Army {Dom Salvador} (4:05)

B4. Kitchen [Cosinha] {Dom Um Romão} (2:48)

Credits:

Producer - Dom Um Romão, Joe Fields

Recording Engineer - Michael Delugg

Album Design - Ron Warwell

Liner Notes - Bob Palmer

Dom Um Romão - Dom Um Romão (1973) [vinyl>re-rip,true flac]

An unbelievably fantastic album, and perhaps the greatest one that Dom Um Romão ever did. Dom recorded this one in America with a blend of Brazilian and New York musicians - creating an incredible sound that's unlike anything else one can think of. Includes the spare spacey groover "Dom's Tune", the lively dancer "Cinnamon Flower", the jazzy "Family Talk", a great version of "Ponteio", and a take on Sivuca's "Adeus Maria Fulô" with João Donato on electric harpsichord. ~ @ Dusty Groove Inc..

This LP was probably one of my first introductions to Brazilian music when I bought it in the early 80s after hearing Braun Blek Blu - it completely blew me away. I couldn't believe this could be the work of just one man, his drum kit, a cow bell and vocals!!! And what an LP to get-a storming version of Ponteio and each track a killer in its own right. But of course - it also features the great João Donato! Orgyinrhythm

Muse Records, MR 5013, 1974

Recorded 6^th June & 21^st November, 1973

Musicians:

Dom Um Romão - Drums, Percussion

Dom Salvador - Electric Piano, Piano

Lloyd McNeil - Flute

Joe Beck - Electric Guitar

João Donato - Harpsichord, Piano

Sivuca - Organ, Piano, Guitar

Amauri Tristao - Acoustic Guitar

Jerry Dodgion - Alto Saxophone, Flute

Mauricio Smith - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Flute

Richard Kimball - Synthesizer

Jimmy Bossey - Trombone

William Campbell, Jr. - Trumpet

Frank Tusa - Bass

Stanley Clarke - Bass

Eric Gravatt - Congas

Portintio - Percussion

Track Listing:

A1. Dom's Tune {Dom Um Romão} (8:43)

A2. Cinnamon Flower [Cravo E Canela] {Milton Nascimento} (4:53)

A3. Family Talk {Dom Um Romão} (5:42)

B1. Ponteio {Edu Lobo, Ruy Guerra} (6:07)

B2. Braun-Blek-Blu {Dom Um Romão} (4:40)

B3. Adeus Maria Fulô {Sivuca, Humberto Teixeira} (8:03)

Credits:

Producer - Dom Um Romão, Joe Fields

Recording Engineer - Michael DeLugg

Liner Notes - Gary Giddins

Frank Wess - Flute Of The Loom (1973) [vinyl>flac]

This is the second of Frank Wess’ two Enterprise albums. Here, Wess contributes more tunes of his own and Chico O’Farrill, Jimmy Roach and Rudy Robinson are credited for various arrangements. The album is more orchestral than his previous "Wess To Memphis". However, these additions which permeate the record, are never too obtrusive, and regardless Wess displays his skills as a fine musician throughout. Irrespective of the album’s title, Wess uses sax on three numbers, his own “Arundelle,” “Flowers” and the standard, “When I Fall In Love.” None of the supporting musicians are accredited but on “Trezia” and “Arundelle” a nice guitar solo is heard and a vibes solo is heard on “Wade in the Water.” The highlights here include “Get on Board [The Train Is Coming],” the funky “Wade in the Water” and “I Know What’s On Your Mind,” all backed by expert string and horn work. Many jazz aficionados have criticised this album but more more kudos should be accoladed on Wess' great playing, which is clearly indicated here. Also there are too few albums, as a leader, are available by Wess, so the listener must be content with what is obtainable by this virtuoso player, Enjoy!

Enterprise Records, ENS-5006, 1973

Rhythm Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama;

Media Sounds Studio, New York, New York

Track Listing

A1. Get On Board [The Train Is Coming] {Don Davis, J. Wilson, R. Eaton} (4:13)

A2. Red Roses {Robert Stone, Vernon Bullock} (3:10)

A3. Trezia {Frank Wess} (3:59)

A4. Arundelle {Frank Wess} (5:23)

A5. When I Fall In Love {Victor Young, Edward Heyman} (5:12)

B1. Wade In The Water {Traditional, Arr. Don Davis} (3:31)

B2. You Are Everything {Thom Bell, Linda Creed} (2:24)

B3. Flowers {Frank Wess} (4:57)

B4. I Know What's On Your Mind {Frank Wess} (4:09)

B5. [Sittin' On] The Dock Of The Bay {Otis Redding, Steve Cropper} (5:37)

Credits:

Producer - Don Davis, Rudy Robinson

Arranger - Chico O'Farrill, Jimmy Roach, Rudy Robinson

Engineer - Jerry Estes, Lou Casella

Creative Direction, Design - Stax Records

Cover Illustration - Ellis Chappell

Piano Trios HIJK

The third of this series includes tracks by Hampton Hawes, Harold Mabern, Hank Jones, Herbie Nichols, Horace Silver and more...(yeah that other Herbie too!)