Three Wishes

When asked what his three wishes were Frank Gant said:

1. “To be the monkey’s paw!”
2. “To be able to swing the thing.”
3. “The power of suggestion.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Requisites

On August 29, 1971, percussionist James Mtume recorded this live free jazz session at The East in Brooklyn, New York titled Alkebu-Lan – Land Of The Blacks for the Strata-East record label. The artwork and cover design was by an unknown artist Clarence Eastman known as Wabembe. The back cover photography was taken by Je Jordan, the liner photography is by Ray Gibson and the engineer was Endesha O’Brien. This double album was released in 1972. The East, located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood, was notable for refusing to allow White people to pass its doors.

The Ensemble

• Congas, Horns (Tonette), Producer – Mtume*
• Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Gary Bartz
• Bass – Buster Williams
• Drums – Billy Hart, Ndugu*
• Piano – Stanley Cowell
• Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Carlos Garnett
• Violin – Leroy Jenkins
• Vocals – Andy Bey, Eddie Micheaux, Joe Lee Wilson
• Voice [Poetry] – Weusi Kuumba, Yusef Iman

Track List | 90:32

• • A1 – Invocation
  • A2 – Baba Hengates
  • B1 – Utamu
  • B2 – Saud
  • C1 – Alkebu-Lan
  • C2 – No Words
  • D1 – Separate Not Equal
  • D2 – Sifa (The Prayer)

All songs were written by Mtume except for Sifa (The Prayer) which was written by Imamu Baraka but arranged by Mtume. The uncredited track following D2 is the leader introducing the band. For the serious collector of jazz… #jazz #classic #collectible #music

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Three Wishes

Ernie Farrow’s reply to Baroness Pannonica when she inquired of his three wishes were:

1. “A pad.”
2. “A trust for my kid.”
3. “A new axe.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Requisites

Rough ‘n’ Tumble is an album by saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded on July 1, 1966 at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and released in October on the Blue Note label. The session featured the arrangements by Duke Pearson, the engineer was Rudy Van Gelder and with Alfred Lion, producer.

Tracks: 37:09

1. And Satisfy (Ronnell Bright) – 6:48
2. What Could I Do Without You (Ray Charles) – 4:35
3. Feeling Good – (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) – 7:15
4. Shake – (Sam Cooke) – 5:55
5. Walk On By – (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 5:57
6. Baptismal – (John Hines) – 6:39

The Octet:

Stanley Turrentine – Tenor Saxophone, Blue Mitchell – Trumpet, James Spaulding – Alto Saxophone, Pepper Adam – Baritone Saxophone, McCoy Tyner – Piano, Grant Green – Guitar, Bob Cranshaw – Bass, Electric Bass, Mickey Roker – Drums

 

 

 

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Three Wishes

When Nica asked Freddie Redd what his three wishes would be, his reply was:

1. “A ranch and horses.”
2. “To be able to travel the world over.”
3. “The ideal group.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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