Jonathan Pryor
I'd forgotten Brian Jackson existed. At the stretch of 20 years this album is worth the wait. (Amazed that he's in Portland.) I LOBE that tee-shirt by the way!
Favorite track: Mars Walk.
Brian Jackson JID008 is the first full album released by the great man in 20 years and it's a testament to his multifaceted talents that while there are moments throughout that hint at his game-changing history and track record, for the most part it reveals a musician whose considerable lessons learned from the past only serve to keep his eyes firmly fixed on the future. It's a masterclass in unbridled and open-minded creativity, no different from what Brian did half a century ago. The ease and comfort with which his ideas integrate with those of musicians a generation younger than him bears this out. To listen to this album is to hear a hot up-and-coming musician who also happens to be a major jazz-funk legend.
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released August 6, 2021
Brian Jackson JID005 Liner Notes
All music composed by Adrian Younge Ali Shaheed Muhammad unless otherwise noted; produced, recorded and mixed by Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad at Linear Labs Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered by Dave Cooley for Elysian Masters. Executive Produced by Andrew Lojero. Associate Produced by Adam Block. All songs published by Linear Labs Publishing (ASCAP) & Cool Abdul Music (ASCAP). Graphic Design by Julian Montague Photography by The Artform Studio.
1) Under The Bridge
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes piano, Alto flute, Monophonic synthesizer
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Electric bass guitar, Electric guitar, Clarinet, Percussion
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
2) Mars Walk
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes piano, Monophonic synthesizer
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Electric bass guitar, Electric guitar, Clarinet, Percussion
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
3) Young Muhammad
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Clavinet
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Grand piano, Electric bass guitar, Electric guitar, Clarinet, Percussion
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
4) Nancy Wilson
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Alto flute
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Grand Piano, Electric Bass, Electric guitar, Clarinet
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
5) Baba Ibeji
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Electric Bass, Electric guitar, Clarinet
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
6) Duality
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes piano
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Grand Piano, Electric Bass, Electric guitar
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
7) Bain de Minuit
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes piano, Monophonic synthesizer
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Electric Bass, Electric guitar, Clarinet
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
8) Ethiopian Sunshower
a. Musicians:
i. Brian Jackson: Fender Rhodes piano, Alto & C Flute
ii. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Electric Bass, Electric guitar, Alto saxophone, Monophonic synthesizer
iii. Malachi Morehead: Drums
b. Written by: Brian Jackson, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
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Wow, just wow. Have already played several tracks from this album on The Illicit Grooves radio Show but just know I need it on vinyl too. The Gary Bartz track is so good but then again so is every other track. Bob Hill Illicit Grooves