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Gil Scott-Heron It's Your World CD

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1976 release, includes rare masters of live classics and vintage studio tracks. Included here are gruop arrangements of pieces that had been previously recorded, 'Home Is Where TheHatred Is', 'The Bottle' and 'Must Be Something' as well as new material, '17th Street' and 'Tomorrow's Trane' all performed with live crowds in Boston. Standard jewelcase. 2000 release.

IT'S YOUR WORLD was originally released as a vinyl double album.
Personnel includes: Gil Scott-Heron (vocals, electric piano); Brian Jackson (flute, piano, electric piano, synthesizer, background vocals); Victor Brown (vocals); Bilal Sunni-Ali (flute, tenor saxophone); Delbert Taylor (trumpet); Danny Bowens (electric bass, background vocals); Reggie Brisbane (drums, percussion); Tony Duncanson (bongos, congas, timbales); Barnet Williams (congas, percussion).
Recorded live at Paul's Mall, Boston, Massachusettes on July 1 & 2, 1976 ; Electric Ladyland, New York, New York; American Star Studios, Merrifield, Virginia. Includes liner notes by Gil Scott-Heron.
Personnel: Gil Scott-Heron (vocals, guitar, piano, electric piano); Brian Jackson (vocals, flute, piano, electric piano, synthesizer); Danny Bowens (vocals, electric bass); Victor Brown (vocals); Bilal Sunni Ali (flute, tenor saxophone); Delbert Taylor (trumpet); Reggi Brisbane (drums, percussion); Tony Duncanson (congas, bongos, timbales, percussion); Barnett Williams (congas, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Ralph Moss.
Audio Remasterer: Malcolm Cecil.
Liner Note Author: Gil Scott-Heron.
Recording information: Paul's.
Arrangers: Gil Scott-Heron; Danny Bowens.
This Gil Scott-Heron double album, roughly two thirds of which was recorded live in Boston on July 2-4, 1976, makes the most of its Centennial-centric time frame. Between the American flag striped cover art and Heron's spoken word spiel on an 8-and-a-half minute poem/rant "Bicentennial Blues," the album loses little of its impact, regardless of how the years have mildewed once fresh political topics like Nixon, Agnew, and Watergate. Four of its songs are studio recordings ("It's Your World," "Possum Slim," "New York City," and "Sharing"), and even though they're up to Heron's usual jazz/blues/pop standards, the disc is most effective on the concert tracks. As he explains in the 2000 penned liner notes, The Midnight Band was a compelling live unit and one listen to the brisk, electrifying, 13-minute rendition of "The Bottle," one of Heron's most penetrating tracks, is all you'll need to understand why. More importantly, like the best protest music, these tunes have lost none of their lyrical edge or incisiveness throughout the years. Musically the band is taut and rehearsed down to the finest time change, yet loose enough to open up on the jams. The heavy Latin percussion/flute/piano -- but remarkably guitar-less -- sound is equal parts Santana and Mongo Santamaria with a strong jazz current throughout, especially on the John Coltrane tribute "Trane," featuring tenor hornman Bilal Sunni-Ali's fiery lead. Scott-Heron's deep, mellifluous voice is alternately soothing and cutting, infusing the music with heart and soul, while keeping the sound focused even during the longer improvisations. Only a dated '70s drum solo belies the year this was recorded. Chestnuts like "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" explode in extended live versions that become definitive readings of the tunes. Remastered for its reissue, It's Your World crackles with energy, presenting an accomplished band at their peak and placing the listener practically on stage for the live tracks with acoustics that are full, yet airy and spacious. One of Gil Scott-Heron's best albums as well as a compelling musical time capsule, the disc is proof of the artist's musical and lyrical acuity and is a moving listening experience. ~ Hal Horowitz

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Soul/R&B, Spoken, Live Performances, Jazz Vocals, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz Vocals
Label TVT (Dist.)
Orig Year 1976
All Time Sales Rank   25613  
CD Universe Part number 1573739
Catalog number 4370
Discs 1
Release Date Jan 30, 2001
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Gil Scott-Heron; Brian Jackson
Engineer Ralph Moss
Gil Scott-Heron It's Your World Songs


Gil Scott-Heron It's Your World Album Track Listing



1.It's Your World - (studio)
2.Possum Slim
3.New York City
4.17th Street
5.Trane
6.Must Be Something
7.Home Is Where the Hatred Is - (studio)
8.Bicentennial Blues
9.Bottle - (studio)
10.Sharing
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Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

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4 stars Gil Scott Live!
What could be better than Gil Scott and his smoking band live in Boston. It all begins with an energized "It's Your World" continues through the smokey soul of "New York City". Then comes the "Nightfall" section, the best. On "17th Street" Gil warms up his cha-cha, followed by "Trane" and "Must Be Something". The best Gil Scott-Heron ever.
Submitted by craigsaustin (Vallejo, California) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Gil Scott Heron the Bruce Lee of Blues...
Way ahead of his time. Today we don't know if we want to Mell Brooks Or Garth Brooks but don't ask your doctor ask Gil....
Submitted by ericzahler (Colorado) Verified Buyer
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5 stars A Wonderful Work
I don't condemn or condone. I just know what I like. Once at about age 9,I had my dad play 17th street for me continuously from Detroit to White Cloud, Mi. (easily a 4.5 hour trip) I have since (as an adult, almost 30 years later)listened to the rest of the album and just his perspective, based on lyrical content alone, is completely awesome. I love Gil and appreciate him for what he and his music ARE!!!
Submitted by tegross (detroit, mi)
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5 stars Flawless
'It's Your World' is, unmistakably, Gil Scott-Heron's best album and a must own, not only for Scott-Heron fans, but all appreciators of jazz, blues, soul, poetry, history, and the lead baritone voice. There are no low points here as every track is a classic. The highest points are the 12 min. version of 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is'and the 13 min. version of 'The Bottle'. Bilal Sunni-Ali is heroic throughout on tenor sax, especially on 'Possum Slim', 'It's You World', 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is' and especially 'Trane'.
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5 stars GOTTA GET IT!
This album is a must have. I first owned it on vinyl (no cds back then) and have repurchased a couple more times.Can't do with out the great live version of "The Bottle" with all the Jazz, Latin, and funk happening on this tune. It makes for an awesome practice piece for percussionist and the rest of the tunes are all smokin too. Buy it and ENJOY!
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