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  | MARION BROWN ~ GESPRÄCHSFETZEN / MARION BROWN IN SOMMERHAUSEN
MOOSICUS 1219 (Barcode: 885513121929) ~ USA ~ Free Jazz / Improvised Music
Recorded: 1968 - 1969 Released: 2023
This is a reissue / remaster of two live albums by American saxophonist / composer Marion BrownFind albums by this artist, recorded in Germany with American and German musicians. “GesprächsfetzenFind albums with this title” was recorded in 1968 with American trumpeter Ambrose JacksonFind albums by this artist and drummer Steve McCallFind albums by this artist and German vibraphonist / bass clarinetist Gunter HampelFind albums by this artist and bassist Buschi NiebergallFind albums by this artist. It presents five tracks, three of which are originals by Brown and one each by McCall and Hampel. “Marion Brown In SommerhausenFind albums with this title” was recorded in 1969 with Jackson, McCall, Hampel, French bassist Daniel LalouxFind albums by this artist and brilliant American vocalist Jeanne LeeFind albums by this artist (Hampel’s wife). It presents six tracks, all credited to the performing musicians. Both albums were originally released on the legendary German CaligFind albums on this label label. This album is a companion release to the 2CD live archive album “Mary AnnFind albums with this title”, recorded by Brown in 1969 and also released on the MoosicusFind albums on this label label, which is highly interesting as well.
The music is absolutely sensational, a great example of classic Free Jazz in the best spirit of John Coltrane. Brown’s European recordings are in many respects the highlights of his entire career, and therefore are essential listening to all Free Jazz enthusiasts. It is also a great document of the exploding early European Free Jazz scene, which flourished in Germany at the time.
Overall, this is a superb reminder of the Free Jazz at its peak, captured live in a perfect sound quality, which only the Germans could provide at the time. It is an obvious “must have” to the Free Jazz / Improvising Music enthusiasts and a proud addition to every serious record collection. Both these albums have been highly sought-after rarities for decades.
| | Updated: 28/11/2025Posted: 28/11/2025 | CD 1 Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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