RELEASED ON 9.8.2024 ON HEAVENLY SWEETNESS VIA PROPER
CATALOGUE NUMBER HS005VL
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.
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)
Tracks:
1. Ode to Ethiopia
2. Earth Blossom
3. Open Pastures
4. Song for an untitled lady
5. Ra
6. Darling Doria
7. Get up and go