Ron McClure Quintet - Descendants (1980)

Recorded in New York in July 1980. I participated in the work of Ron McClure, who was also with the Dave Liebman Quintet. Originally recorded for New Zealand's Ode Records, it was released by Ken Music when it was made into a CD. I read the liner notes, I couldn't find the word "Ode Records". Moreover, the album title has been changed from the original "Home Base" to "Descendants", and the jacket has been redesigned. What makes this CD great is that it has 2 more songs than the analog version, and the sound source was remixed in March 1990! I don't need analog records except for collectors. John Scofield has played a very notch performance over the whole volume, and it is by far the best guest participation work recorded in 1980. And Tom Harrell's flugelhorn is good! Maybe it's a synergistic effect, John Scofield and the trumpeter originally had a great compatibility, and Tom's play inspired him to play lively. ~ JohnScoMania, johnscomania.blog.com. 

Ken Music, 660-56-007, 1992
Recorded July, 1980 at Garden Studio, New York City 

Musicians:
Ron McClure - Acoustic Bass, Solo (#6)
Tom Harrell - Flugelhorn
John Scofield - Guitar
Mark Gray - Piano [Electric]
Jimmy Madison - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Boat People (8:37)
2. Dance Of The Scorpion (6:40)
3. Descendants (7:15)
4. Scorpitarius (8:46)
5. Line (5:32)
6. Life Isn't Everything (2:49)
7. Sunny Day (4:59)
8. The Calling (7:03)
9. M Street Shuffle (5:05) 

All compositions and arrangements by Ron McClure 

Total Time: 56:48 

Credits:
Producer, Liner Notes - Ron McClure
Executive Producer - Ken Fujiwara
Recording, Mixing, Editing & Remix - James H. Madison
Design & Edit - Peacock Pii 

Sunny Day

David Friesen - Other Times - Other Places (1989) [CD]

This album is a much-overlooked album by the master bassist David Friesen; featuring Denny Zeitlin, Phil Dwyer, Alan Jones, Airto and Flora Purim. The interplay between Denny Zeitlin is quite magical, highlighted on both "Song For My Family" and "Years Though Time". In many ways the album showcases the amazing saxophone skills of Phil Dwyer. It is an exploration of his ability to work seamlessly alongside Friesen and add depth of scale to Friesen’s variant and elusive compositions. Listen to "Tyrone's Dedication", "Father's Delight", "Our 25th Year", "Childhood Walk" and "Above And Beyond" for clarification. Both Alan Jones’ and Airto’s contributions render a solid backing to the majority of the tracks and Flora Purim’s vocals add a distinctive fusion-styled interest to "Festival Dance" and "Song For My Daughter". As always Friesen's bass sets the mood. His dynamically ranging sound is heard across a broad range of self-penned tunes, sharing one with Alan Jones. This album requires a few listens to truly appreciate its value, enjoy! 

Global Pacific Records, R2 79300, 1989
Bellaphon Records, 660·52·001, 1989
Recorded 1989 At Ark Studios, Tigard, Oregon 

Musicians:
David Friesen - Bass [Oregon Bass], Acoustic Bass, Synthesizers
[Emulator I I, Roland Jupiter - 6, Yamaha K X 88 Midi Keyboard Controller]
Phil Dwyer - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Denny Zeitlin - Piano [Acoustic] (#5,8)
Alan Jones - Drums, Electronic Drums [Roland Octapad And Synth Bass] (#2)
Airto Moreira - Percussion
Flora Purim - Vocals (#1,3) 

Tracks:
01. Festival Dance {David Friesen} (4:07)
02. Tyrone's Dedication {Alan Jones, David Friesen} (3:43)
03. Song For My Daughter {David Friesen} (2:04)
04. Father's Delight {David Friesen} (3:15)
05. Song For My Family {David Friesen} (6:33)
06. Our 25th Year {David Friesen} (3:58)
07. Childhood Walk {David Friesen} (4:04)
08. Years Though Time {David Friesen} (4:18)
09. Above And Beyound {David Friesen} (4:27)
10. Song For My Sons {David Friesen} (3:04) 

Total Time: 39:33 

Credits:
Producer, Mixing - David Friesen
Producer, Engineer, Mixing - Jeff Johnson
Executive-Producer - Barklie Henry, Howard Morris, Howard Sapper
Mastering [Digital] - David Mitson, Joe Gastwirt
Photography - Hiroshi Iwaya