Hal Singer & Jef Gilson - Soul Of Africa (1974)

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Hal Singer & Jef Gilson - Soul Of Africa (1974)


01-Chant Inca [08:43]
02-Mother Africa [06:55]
03-The High Life [04:00]
04-Libertarian [05:28]
05-Garvey’s Strut [06:08]
06-Le Grand Bidou (Bonus Track) [05:20]
07-Fable Of Gutenberg (Bonus Track) [04:56]

Musicians:
Bass - Jacky Samson 
Drums - Frank Raholison 
Percussion - Del Rabenja , Gerard Rakotoarivony 
Photography - J.J. Pussiau , J.P. Leloir , T. Trombert 
Piano - Jef Gilson 
Saxophone [Tenor] - Hal Singer 
Vibraphone - Bernard Lubat

A groundbreaking set of work from the team of Jef Gilson and Hal Singer -- a uniquely cross-cultural session recorded in the Paris scene of the 70s, and easily some of the best work ever from both musicians! Singer's probably best remembered on these shores for his older R&B tenor work of the 50s -- but sometime during the 60s, he moved over to Paris, where he cut some mighty great music -- including the legendary Paris Soul Food album, which predates this one by a few years. Gilson was always a great artist on the French scene -- a modern pianist whose work of the 60s was always fresh and new, and a player who moved into more of a world jazz sensibility as the 70s approached. Together, both players work some real magic here -- deep soul from Singers tenor, sharper tones from Gilson's piano -- and a range of weird and wonderful notes from other players who include Bernard Lubat on vibes, Jacky Samson on bass, Frank Raholison on drums, and both Del Rabenja and Gerard Rakotoarivony on percussion -- really helping the record live up to its "Africa" title! Samson's bass is especially amazing -- roundly-toned, and incredibly soulful -- as much so as his legendary work with Marco DiMarco, but pitched slightly differently here -- and titles include "The High Life", "Liberation", "Mother Africa", "Chant Inca", and "Garvey's Strut". Plus, as an added bonus the CD also features 2 incredible earlier tracks by Gilson -- material recorded with Lloyd Miller back in the 60s -- playing "micro organ" and balaphon, with a sound that's almost even more haunting than the main album. Other players include "Pierre Caron on tenor and Alain Tabar-Nouval on alto -- and titles include "Le Grand Bidou" and "Fable Of Gutenberg". --- Dusty Groove America, Inc.

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Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers ‎– Blue Stompin' (1959)

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Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers ‎– Blue Stompin' (1959)


A1 	Blue Stompin' 	
A2 	Wendy 	
A3 	With A Song In My Heart 	
B1 	Midnight 	
B2 	Fancy Pants 	
B3 	Blast Off

Bass – Wendell Marshall
Drums – Osie Johnson
Piano – Ray Bryant
Tenor Saxophone – Hal Singer
Trumpet – Charlie Shavers

This is a fun set of heated swing with early R&B overtones. The title cut is a real romp, with tenor saxophonist Hal Singer and trumpeter Charlie Shavers not only constructing exciting solos but riffing behind each other. With the exception of the standard "With a Song in My Heart," Singer and Shavers wrote the remainder of the repertoire, and with the assistance of a particularly strong rhythm section (pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Osie Johnson), there are many fine moments on this enjoyable set. Recommended. ---Scott Yanow, AllMusic Review

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Hal Singer & Jef Gilson - Soul Of Africa (1974)

Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers ‎– Blue Stompin' (1959)