| | Luther Thomas Funky Donkey Vols. 1 & 2 CD Luther Thomas Discography of CDs
Recorded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. Includes liner notes by John Corbett.
Recorded in a church in 1973, this is one of the great lost albums of '70s free jazz. The label "free," though, is something of a misnomer. There's structure here, just not a classical, rigid, "now it's your turn" thing that binds so much of jazz. Here the structure is supplied by mutual respect and the kind of telepathy that only comes from long sessions and careful study of the rules before you break them. Sure, this stuff is loose, but it stomps, it sways, and, good Lord, it swings. Just the thing to get us into church. As an added note, Charles "Bobo" Shaw is, as always, a revelation. ~ Rob Ferrier
& The Human Arts Ensemble.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
;Feat.Lester Bowie, Joseph Bowie,Charles Shaw+
Personnel includes: Luther Thomas (alto saxophone); J.D. Parran (reeds); Lester Bowie (trumpet); Joseph Bowie (trombone); Charles "Bobo" Shaw (drums).
Personnel: Luther Thomas (alto saxophone); Marvin Horne (guitar); J.D. Parran (reeds); Lester Bowie (trumpet); Joseph Bowie (trombone); Charles Bobo Shaw (drums).
Audio Remasterer: Kyle White.
Liner Note Author: John Corbett .
Recording information: Berea Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, MO (1973).The Wire (5/01, p.76) - "...A typically alien hybrid of proto-No Wave guitar, Contortions-style funk and big brassy testifying....leading an 11 piece orchestra...through some lo-fi compositions that span big, choreographed JBs strut and avant abstraction..."
Down Beat (9/01, pp.66-7) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...An ivigorating instrumental showcase..." Funky Donkey Vols. 1 & 2 Music Luther Thomas Funky Donkey Vols. 1 & 2 Songs Funky Donkey Vols. 1 & 2 Review
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