A wild set of electronic work from the American heartland of the 70s – a set that claims to bring you to a "higher stage of truth" – but which has a sound that's a lot more bracing at times than more meditative electronic and new age albums from the decade! Steve Birchall ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Christian —
Vibe-Brations ... LP Ovation, 1971. Very Good+ ...
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A very groovy set of short vibes-based instrumentals – played by Chicago jazzman Bobby Christian, a great player who did a fair bit of studio work in the city (including some for the Gus Giordano dance studio series), but who rarely ever got to record much on his own. The cuts are all short ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest albums ever made by Willie Dixon as a leader – a really cooking set done after years backing other folks up in the Chess Records studio – and a date recorded for the Chicago-based Ovation Records label, who really let Willie do his thing! Given that Dixon plays bass ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cleveland Eaton & The Garden Of Eaton —
Keep Love Alive ... LP Ovation, 1979. Very Good ...
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A mixture of funky jazz, soul, and disco – recorded with a host of studio players and a smooth jazzy finish. The record's trying to keep the groove going from Eaton's Instant Hip LP – which was quite a minor hit for him – and although we love the bassist as a jazz player, most of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Heaven & Earth —
Refuge ... LP Ovation, 1973. Near Mint- ...
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A beautiful early 70s psych folk set from the angelic vocal and songwriting duo of Pat Gefell and Jo D Andrews – their Refuge album for Ovation in 1973 – highlighted by their gorgeous vocals, but committed with lovely, lightly soaring arrangements! Save for a solid cover of the Elton ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2011 reissue on Lion, in a gatefold cover, including the insert.)
An amazing little record – easily one of the coolest albums ever on the legendary Ovation label – and a set that has the small imprint almost hitting the heights of their Chicago neighbor Cadet Records! The core sounds here are from the folksy duo of Chuck Hollins and Dave Starr – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
An amazing little record – easily one of the coolest albums ever on the legendary Ovation label – and a set that has the small imprint almost hitting the heights of their Chicago neighbor Cadet Records! The core sounds here are from the folksy duo of Chuck Hollins and Dave Starr – ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "Colors Of The Sun", "Crazy Mary", "Children's Blues", "Guilty Of Rock & Roll", "Mother Country", "I Have To Say I Love You In A Song", and "25th Of December". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo/quad pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch and round sticker.)
Joe Morello is best known the to the world as the drummer for the Dave Brubeck Quartet, but he also cut some very nice LPs on his own, and this is one of them. The record is a nice set of jazzy tracks, with kind of a groovy 60s feel, and loud swinging arrangements that are nicely punctuated by ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Song Of The Sea", "One Last Farewell", "Our Passage Home", "Circle Sky Moon Mix", and "He Ain't Got No Color Boys". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Quad pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Dick Schory —
Carnegie Hall ... LP Ovation, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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The percussion maestro is at Carnegie Hall – working here with a cool group that includes Gary Burton on vibes, Paul Horn on flute, and Joe Morello on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Modern electric blues from Chicago, featuring Mighty Joe on guitar and vocals, plus backing by a tight rocking band. There's some electric keyboards in the group, which gives it less of a rootsy sound than you'd expect – but the album's still pretty spare. Titles include "Takes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album