FIRST AUTHORISED RELEASE OF THE LANDMARK 1977 DON CHERRY CONCERT WITH COLLIN WALCOTT, LEON THOMAS, AND OREGON — FEATURING MOKI CHERRY TAPESTRY COVER ART AND LINER NOTES BY JASON WEISS WITH THE CONCERT'S PRODUCER JAMES QUINLAN
Wewantsounds is proud to present the first official release of a legendary 1977 concert capturing Don Cherry, Collin Walcott, and Leon Thomas in their only documented performance together. Recorded live on March 5, 1977, at Pease Auditorium in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the performance featured the three musicians playing an immersive, hypnotic set, joined for part of the evening by the rest of Oregon. Long circulating among a few Don Cherry fans, the full concert is now available as a deluxe, remastered 2-LP gatefold set featuring Moki Cherry artwork and new liner notes by Jason Weiss in conversation with James Quinlan, the concert's producer—licensed by the Don Cherry Estate and producer James Quinlan.
- Legendary Don Cherry performance officially released for the 1st time
- Licensed by the Don Cherry Estate and James Quinlan
- One-time concert with Collin Walcott + Leon Thomas
- Artwork featuring Moki Cherry's 1975 Mandala tapestry
- Remastered from the original Masters by Colorsound Studio, Paris
- Original artwork featuring new liner notes by Jacques Denis (Eng/Fr)
Tracklist
1. Sunrise 23.11
2. Doussn’ Gouni Fly pt. 1 16.38
3. Doussn’ Gouni Fly pt. 2 12.19
4. Eastern Flute Song 6.14
5. Holy River 20.05
Personnel
Don Cherry: Pocket Trumpet, Doussn’Gouni, Flute, Percussion, Voice
Collin Walcott: Tabla, Sitar, Congas, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion, Voice
Leon Thomas: N'dehou, Percussion, Voice
with
Glen Moore: Bass - Paul McCandless: Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Flute - Ralph Towner: Guitar, Piano, Percussion
Recorded Live at Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 5 March 1977