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Release Date: 05 March 2012
Label: Heavenly Sweetness
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3700398702148
Genres: Jazz
Release Date: 09 August 2024
Label: Heavenly Sweetness
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3521381532289
Genres: Jazz
Description
Reissue of the 1974 album by American drummer John Betsch, which was originally released on the cult label Strata East.
'Earth Blossom' was John Betsch's only album as leader, a lyrical afro-centric slice of spiritual jazz it was recorded whilst he was living in Nashville. He has lived in Paris for the last 30+ years, recording with well-known jazz stars such as Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy and Jim Pepper.
Personnel: John Betsch (drums, percussion), Billy Puett (flute, alto flute, alto and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Bob Holmes (piano, electric piano, percussion), Ed 'Lump' Williams (electric bass, acoustic bass, percussion), Jim Bridges (guitar, percussion), Phil Royster (congas, percussion).
Description
Reissue of this 1974 spiritual jazz classic by American drummer John Betsch, originally released on cult label Strata East, with new vinyl mastering and lacquers cut by the great Frank Merritt of The Carvery (London). Mastered to and from 1/4" tape for added warmth and character.180g black vinyl with original artwork printed on deluxe tip-on Heavy cardboard sleeve. The definitive edition of this incredible album by drummer John Betsch and his Society. A must have for any spiritual jazz fan.
Limited edition of 1000 copies, don't sleep on it!
Personnel: John Betsch (drums, percussion), Billy Puett (flute, alto flute, alto and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Bob Holmes (piano, electric piano, percussion), Ed 'Lump' Williams (electric bass, acoustic bass, percussion), Jim Bridges (guitar, percussion), Phil Royster (congas, percussion)
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Cotonete
The Rongetz Foundation vs Blanka
Various Artists
Laurent Bardainne & Tigre d'Eau Douce
Various Artists
Mulatu Astatke
DopeGems
Anthony Joseph
Joe Sanders
Asha Parkinson
Jane Bunnett & Maqueque
Joo Kraus
Richard Elliot
Jacob Christoffersen Trio
John Beasley & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band
Various Artists
