The Nimbus Collective Live in Lotusland (3 LP)

High Quality 180g Vinyl 3LP!
Re-Mastered by Cicely Baston at Alchemy/Air Mastering!
The label "Nimbus West" is known for its releases of silent talents from the underground jazz scene of Los Angeles. Recorded in July 1987 in sunny Santa Barbara, the sextet "The Nimbus Collective" has succeeded in creating an impressive album with "Live in Lotusland"; the interplay is spirited, original and simply a pleasure. All excellent, serious musicians, it is time to give them the attention they deserve, of which they got too little in their time in trend-loving L.A. next to the big stars. "Live in Lotusland" offers over 3 minutes of atmospheric jazz on 100 LPs, peppered with great solos.
"This music was recorded in Santa Barbara in July of 1987. Since the passing of the great pianist/composer/bandleader Horace Tapscott, the Nimbus West label has continued to document the underground L.A. jazz scene that Mr. Tapscott was once at the center of. A number of great musicians who once collaborated with Tapscott, like Jesse Sharps & Nate Morgan, have recorded albums as leaders on Nimbus West. The short liner notes state that "trying to play serious music in an area as shallow & fad-driven as Los Angeles, were too much for this band to deal with..." so they didn't last too long. No doubt. This LP is proof that this collective's music was strong, spirited, original and had a great deal to offer. I can't say that I've heard of any of the rhythm section players but all six members of the collective are excellent musicians nonetheless. Nate Morgan's "Retribution, Reparation" is first and it has one of those McCoy Tyner-like 70's ensemble vibes with spirited piano and Trane-ish tenor sax sailing on top. The entire sextet is in great form with impressive solos from trumpeter Danny Cortez, vibist Rickey Kelly and pianist Nate Morgan. How musicians as incredible as this escaped notice, I will never understand. The sextet is ultra-tight and swings furiously throughout. Bassist John Ector's "Big Spliff" has a most memorable theme that had me smiling all the way through. The long & inspired soprano solo by Jesse Sharps and that great piano interplay & solo makes this piece even more special. The only cover on this LP is Monk's "Well You Needn't" and it too is done exuberantly. There are over 100 minutes of outstanding music on this wonderful release. Another buried treasure to add to your collection of great gifts from the gods." – Bruce Lee Gallanter/Downtown Music Gallery

Features:

• High Quality 180g Vinyl
• 3 LP
• Re-mastered by Cicely Baston at Alchemy/Air Mastering
• Recorded July 1987 in Santa Barbara, California
• Made in the UK

Musicians:

• Nate Morgan, piano
• Danny Cortez, trumpet
• Jesse Sharps, reeds
• Joel Ector, bass
• Derek Roberts, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Retribution, Reparation
2. Personnel
Side B
1. Big Spliff
Side C
1. Well You Needn't
2. A Bientot
Side D
1. The Goat and the Ram Jam
2. Distant Vibes
Side E
1. Mrafu
Side F
1. Mfaconi
2. Journey into Nigritia