Nat Birchall

Sounds Almighty w/ Al Breadwinner (TDCD 001)

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Sounds Almighty w/ Al Breadwinner

Nat Birchall

Tradition Disc

7141043769318

GEN 170179

TDCD 001

JAZZ

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DIGIPACK EDITION

INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKS

A very different album than usual from the great tenorist Nat Birchall – a set that's no less soulful than his other records, but in a completely different way!

The album's a collaboration with producer Al Breadwinner – and has this approach that feels like a lost Jamaican instrumental session from the start of the 70s – as if Nat's playing the role of saxophonist Tommy McCook over some nicely laidback Kingston-styled rhythms! Birchall solos on tenor on most tracks, but also blows a bit of melodica too – and even handles a bit of organ and percussion too – all swept up in a dubby mix handled by Breadwinner, who contributes drums, guitars, and keyboards.

There's a bit of trumpet and trombone on the set too, plus baritone sax from Stally – and the quality of the record is excellent, every bit up to the range of the Jamaican legends listed as inspiration on the cover – a lineup that includes McCook, Lee Perry, Augustus Pablo, and Cedric Brooks.

PERSONNEL:

  • Nat Birchall - (tenor sax, bass, organ, piano, percussion)
  • Vin Gordon - (trombone)
  • David Fulwood - (trumpet)
  • Al Breadwinner - (drums, guitars, organ, piano)
  • Stally - (baritone sax)
  • KT Lowry - (trumpet on A2 & A)

TRACKS:

  • 01. Youth Iron Rock
  • 02. Ancient Wisdom
  • 03. Wisdom Dub
  • 04. Freedom Style
  • 05. Freedom Skank
  • 06. In The Hills
  • 07. Higher Region In Dub
  • 08. Igziabeher
  • 09. Amlak Dub
  • 10. Hail Don D Jr
  • 11. Igziabeher Dub (*)
  • 12. Iron Rock Dub (*)
  • (*) BONUS TRACKS