• gatefold edition

Wewantsounds reissue Roy Haynes' 1971 LP 'Hip Ensemble,' recorded in New York for Bob Shad's Mainstream Records and featuring Hannibal Marvin Peterson, George Adams, Teruo Nakamura and Lawrence Killian. Together the musicians create a superb mix of jazz funk and spiritual Jazz showcasing Haynes powerful drumming and creativity.

"Hip Ensemble" is reissued here for the first time on vinyl since 1971, in its original gatefold artwork with first generation photos and includes the bonus track "Roy's Tune." It comes with newly remastered audio and a 2-page insert featuring new liner notes by Kevin Le Gendre.

PERSONNEL:
Roy Haynes - (drums & Timpani)
George Adams - (tenor & flute)
Marvin Peterson - (trumpet)
Mervin Bronson - (fender bass)
Elwood Johnson - (bongo & tambourine)
Lawrence Killian - (conga)
Carl Schroeder - (piano, fender rhodes)
Teruo Nakamura - (bass)

TRACKS:
A1. Equipoise
A2. I’m So High
A3. Tangiers
A4. Nothing Ever Changes For You My Love

B1. Satan’s Mysterious Feeling
B2. You Name It/Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing
B3. Roy’s Tune (bonus tracks)