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Playlist Charles Brackeen photo copyright Robert Ross Archives/ CTSImages Dan - Charles Brackeen - “Hour Glass” - In honor of his passing. This is basically with Ornette’s group. They dance and yet have a somber quality that I love. Don Cherry sounds like his always great self. And then there is Brackeen who has a… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 1/17/22

Play list Arca! Rich - “I’m gonna talk about a bunch of things and then play something else.” - And something else it is, something like mutated Caribbean Dance Hall. I like. It has lots of weird layers and is creative but highly recycled? It’s hard to tell where it’s from, sometimes African sounding, then… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 1/3/22

The Original ASCH Recordings Cover Art Timeline

1942 Outside Mary's Harlem Apartment, The Donaldson Collection/Getty Images A few important historical details that set the tone for the creation of the Zodiac Suite. These writings go best with the music, hence all of the annotated links. Two pre-Zodiac playlists offer an echo of Mary’s career up until 1944: W/ Andy Kirk & the… Continue reading Mary Pre-Zodiac

The Cover of Tony Scott's "Lush Life" album Playlist Matt - Welcome back Matt! Sounds like a vocal loop but also maybe natural? Like something African or trying to evoke something African. Matt said he “liked it conceptually” which makes me think it is new, but the voices sound like they were recorded and then… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 12/20/21 Holidaze!