Roy Brooks – The Free Slave

Description

Originally released in 1972 on the iconic Muselabel, The Free Slave captures Roy Brooks at thepeak of his powers – a drummer of deep convictionand fire, blending soul-rooted swing with the outerreaches of post-bop and avant-garde expression.This landmark live session brims with energy,featuring extended improvisations and tightinterplay between some of the most vital players inmodern jazz: Woody Shaw (trumpet), GeorgeColeman (tenor sax), Hugh Lawson (piano) andCecil McBee (bass).

Remastered and cut directly from the originalanalogue tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The
Mastering Lab. Pressed on 180g vinyl at OptimalMedia and housed in Stoughton Old Style Tip-OnJackets. Includes an insert with newly written linernotes by Shannon J. Effinger and Barney Fields,with rare photography by Raymond Ross.

Tracklist:

The Free Slave
Understanding
Will Pan’s Walk
Five For Max