3700398702148

Earth Blossom

The John Betsch Society

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Format: CD

Cat No: HS005CD

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Release Date:  05 March 2012

Label:  Heavenly Sweetness

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  3700398702148

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Reissue of the 1974 album by American drummer John Betsch, which was originally released on the cult label Strata East. 'Earth Blossom' was John Betsch's only album as leader, a lyrical afro-centric slice of spiritual jazz it was recorded whilst he was living in Nashville. He has lived in Paris for the last 30+ years, recording with well-known jazz stars such as Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy and Jim Pepper. Personnel: John Betsch (drums, percussion), Billy Puett (flute, alto flute, alto and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Bob Holmes (piano, electric piano, percussion), Ed 'Lump' Williams (electric bass, acoustic bass, percussion), Jim Bridges (guitar, percussion), Phil Royster (congas, percussion).

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Ode to Ethiopia
      • 2. Earth Blossom
      • 3. Open Pastures
      • 4. Song for an Untitled Lady
      • 5. Ra
      • 6. Darling Doria
      • 7. Get Up and Go