Label:
BYG Records – BYG 529 112
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold jacket / Country: France / Released: 1969
Style:
Free Jazz, Free Improvisation
Recorded by
Stereo Sound Studios, N.Y.C., 1967.
Liner
Notes – Philippe Carles
Producer
– Bill Dixon
Recorded
By – Jerry Newman
Matrix
/ Runout: BYG 529 112 A
Matrix
/ Runout: BYG 529 112 B
A1
- Morning Colors
..........................................................................................
16:07
A2
- The Dragon And The Rainbow: Forum With Modernmen .......................... 3:49
B1
- The Rainbow ...............................................................................................
0:32
B2
- Twilight Dance
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7:39
B3
- Meditation: The Sea, The Fire, The Earth
................................................. 12:07
Marc
Levin : flute, trumpet, woodwind [wind
instruments], composed
Jonas
Gwanga : trombone
Cecil
McBee : bass
Calo
Scott : cello
Frank
Clayton : drums, percussion
I
have not heard this vinyl for a long time but I remember that I loved this fine
album (and kept it), it's free jazz, but not as wild as some other recordings,
rather a chamber-jazz approach with its exciting and dense moments, but at
times very subtle and never lost in screaming.
Originally released: Savoy Records – SMG-12190
Levin is a rather obscure figure - he recorded another self produced album in the 1970's (again with Scott and Clayton and the drummer's wife at the time, Jay Clayton), and one for ENJA after he moved to Europe, but I haven't heard of him since.
Both
sides of this probing avant-garde LP begin with unaccompanied flute intros that
sound almost more like electro-acoustic classical sounds rather than flute.
They gradually open up as others join in, and in both cases the results sound
remarkably the similar. This I emphasize, of course, in the positiv context, in
order to better understand the essence and structure of this unusual work. The
added instrumentation (trombone, cello, bass, percussion, and other various
brasses) is a combination of low-key and mellow sounds that, perhaps because of
the exclusion of reed instruments, maintains a calm demeanor despite the
sporadic increases in volume and fervor. Where other sessions of this genre
tend to include an alto or tenor player here we have something else. The Dragon
Suite sounds more like an instrumental dinner conversation. Levin's varying
brasses and Jonas Gwanga's trombone in particular keep these free excursions
grounded and their speech-like patterns sound. This is a perfectly enjoyable
record, and like the Art Ensemble of Chicago's Tutankhamun session, it tends to
wander rather aimlessly at times. With all this must be added a typically fine
performance from bassist Cecil McBee and unusual excitement that provides Calo
Scott on cello, as well as Frank Clayton's magical percussion.
If
you find it, buy this album!
MARC LEVIN AND HIS FREE UNIT – The Dragon Suite (LP-1969)
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This looks most interesting Vitko . . . many thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the gatefold edition. Sweet! This was one of those grey-market Savoy reissues on Byg. I can't speak to the legalities, but both are favorites and innovative labels.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful album, indeed. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vitko certainly one BYG I hadn't heard.
ReplyDeleteMore Marc Levin......in flac
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HI, Thanks for all of the wonderful comments.
ReplyDeleteI'm alive and well and based in Denmark these days. I'm affiliated with a music school and a the Danish record company, Centrifuga.dk
My direct email address is marc@marclevin.net
My respect, Mr. Levin! ...... And it's so strange that you found my blog... I'm glad you're still active in music.
DeleteCheers!
Vitko
I’m working on some realtime recordings involving local and international musicians based in Denmark and New York.
DeleteThe biggest challenge right now is getting good technology in place but keep in touch.
The bet for now from here,
Marc, marc@marclevin.net, tel. (+45) 5036 0480.
Dear Mr. Levin,
DeleteI wish you much success in your latest project. I will be extremely honored if you will inform me from time to time of the progress of your work .....
Be safe and in good health.
Greetings, Vitko
differentper@gmail.com
Many thanks for sharing, Vitko...
ReplyDeleteHi folks, thanks for your wonderful responses. I’m trying to be less obscure and would like to know if I can upload sound files and possible notices about what we’re up to now.
ReplyDeleteThe best for now from here,
Marc
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