Babatunde & Phenomena - Levels Of Consciousness
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Babatunde Lea (vocals, drums, congas, timbales)
Babatunde Olatunji (vocals, percussion)
Marvin Boxley (vocals, guitar, electric guitar)
Russell Hisashi Baba (alto saxophone)
Eddie Henderson, Forrest Buchtel (trumpet)
Julian Priester (trombone)
Mark Isham (synthesizer)
Hiroyuki Shido (electric bass)
Dee Dee Dickerson, Vicki Randle (background vocals)
Muziki (vocals, piano, electric piano, synthesizer)
Marvin Boxley (vocals, guitar)
Cedric Deombi (vocals)
Martin Fiero (alto saxophone, flute)
William Murphy (tenor saxophone, flute)
Forest Buchtel (trumpet)
Hiroyuki Shido (electric bass)
Jose Najera (congas, percussion)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Pure Pleasure Records
Original Label : Theresa Records
Recorded at Record Plant, Sausalito and Bear West Studios, San Francisco, California in 1979
Produced by Allen G. Pittman, Phil Crescenzo, Phenomena.
Remastered by Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London
Originally released in 1979
Tracks :
Side A:
- Thailand Stick
- Use Your Hands (A Message To The Children)
- Levels Of Consciousness
Side B:
- Thang (and I Love It)
- Plea From The Soul
- Merely A Suggestion
- It’s That Simple
Reviews :
« This reissue of an LP cut for the Theresa label contains plenty of exciting music. Percussionist Babatunde Lea takes stirring solos and constantly inspires the ensembles and soloists during a generally high-powered set. The musicians were all based in San Francisco at the time, including guest soloists trumpeter Eddie Henderson and trombonist Julian Priester. The music is Afro-Cuban jazz with bits of 1970s electronics and funk added to the mix. But despite some R&B-ish vocals (which dominate a bit during the last few tracks) and commercial moments, the music is excellent, there are some strong solos, and the set generally dates well. » AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs : 4,31 / 5