Label:International Polydor Production – 46 871
Country:France
Used LP 1965
Disc:VG+ (faint marks, pressing isn't great causing some noise in quiet parts but it's still in fairly good, check long audio samples)
Jacket:VG+ (light wear/crease, small writing on back)
1965 release by New York-born drummer Ron Jefferson was recorded during his stay in Paris. It features “Africa The Beautiful,” the defining track born from concert opportunities in his native Senegal, following the trio's well-received local performances with Roland Haynes and Buz Saviano, his main musical partners. This 12 minute long master piece blends graceful performance and spirituality, accented by his own flute and Senegalese percussion, and is considered the origin of Afro Jazz. Also included is "The Speaker" featuring soaring scat-singing, "Fu Yu" with its comfortable, danceable rhythmic performance, and 24 minute theme song "Every Little Bit Helps" showcasing his various facets. However, sales at the time apparently flopped completely, and he seems to have returned to New York afterward. Consequently, the original release is now difficult to find. The pressing isn't great, causing some noise in quiet parts, but it's still in fairly good condition. Check long audio clips.
ニューヨーク出身のドラマーRon Jeffersonがパリ滞在中にリリースした65年作品。メインの活動であったRoland HaynesとBuz Savianoとのトリオ編成にて現地でも好評を得たことで、母国セネガルでのコンサートの機会から生まれたこの作品を決定づける”Africa The Beautiful”を収録。アフロジャズの原点とも言える自身で吹くフルートとセネガルの打楽器群がアクセントになりながら流麗な演奏と精神性が融合された12分を感じさせない名曲。他にもスキャットと共に立ち昇るような演奏が聴ける”The Speaker”、ダンスするようにリズミカルな演奏が心地よい”Fu Yu”、24分に及ぶ様々な側面を見せるように展開するテーマ曲”Every Little Bit Helps”を収録した隙なしの内容。ですが当時のセールスは全く振るわなかったようでその後ニューヨークへ戻ってしまったようです。それもあり現在オリジナルは入手困難となっています。あまりプレスが良くないようで静部にノイズが発生しますが良いコンディションの部類です。視聴長めに録ってありますのでご確認ください。
A1 - The Speaker
A2 - Africa The Beautiful
A3 - Fu Yu
B - Every Little Bit Helps Sample 1
B - Every Little Bit Helps Sample 2
