Babatunde & Phenomena - Levels Of Consciousness LP

Description: 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. Format: VINYL LP Label: Pure Pleasure Genre: Jazz Country: US Tracks: 1.1 Thailand Stick 1.2 Use Your Hands (A Message to the Children) 1.3 Levels of Consciousness 1.4 Thang (And I Love It) 1.5 Plea from the Soul 1.6 Merely a Suggestion 1.7 It's That Simple