ECCENTRIC
SOUL: SITTING IN THE PARK
A beautiful
tribute to a legendary Chicago soul historian – the late Bob Abrahamian,
well-remembered as a completely devoted soul music collector, DJ, and one-man
archive who spent the late years of his life trying to uncover lost corners of
the Windy City soul scene of the 60s and 70s! Bob's specialty was Chicago
groups, and this set is overflowing with rare harmony soul that most of us
would never have heard otherwise – the kind of obscure cuts that Abrahamian
played on his famous radio show on WHPK (also the alma mater of Dusty Groove,
too) – and presented beautifully here by the folks at Numero, on one of the
best collections they've given us in years! The notes not only present Bob's
story, but also feature bits of interviews he did with obscure Chicago soul
artists, alongside photos and other notes too – to support a stunning selection
of harmony soul cuts that include "How Could You Love Him" by Shades
Of Brown, "Hard To Know" by Oneness, "A Fool Like Me" by
Enchanters, "Reach For The Truth" by Puzzle People, "The Girl In
The Window" by The Mist, "Second Story Man" by Chocolate Sunday,
"Let Love Come In" by Cliff Curry, "Southside Chicago" by
Otis Brown & The Delights, "Moaning & Crying" by The
Dontells, "So I Can Make This Change" by Krash Band, and "It
Ain't Fair (part 1)" by Ahead Of Our Time.
~ Dusty Groove
CLARICE /
SERGIO ASSAD - RELIQUIA
Really
lovely sounds from the father/daughter team of Clarice and Sergio Assad – a
pair who would already be great as a musical duo, even without a family
connection! Sergio plays acoustic guitar throughout – with a fullness of sound,
but also the lighter, lyrical sensibility that makes him a perfect match for
Clarice's vocals – which have that mix of jazz and more personal expression we
love in our favorite Brazilian singers from the 70s – like Tania Maria or
Joyce. The songs are simple, and often poetic – but never in a soppy way – more
like they're being written in air by guitar and voice, creating a marvelous
portrait in sound. Titles include "Capoeira", "Cidade",
"Sol De Clave", "Ventos", "The Last Song",
"Angela", and "Song For My Father". ~ Dusty Groove
PETER BROTZMANN
/ WILLIAM PARKER / HAMID DRAKE – SONG SENTIMENTALE
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