• 2X VINYL GATEFOLD EDITION

• LIMITED EDITION

Another jazz gem unearthed from the Strata archives by Amir Abdullah for his magnificent 180 Proof imprint. From garage rock roots as a founding member of the Woolies, to tours backing the Four Tops, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Mary Wilson, Ron English has enjoyed a storied life in music, effortlessly moving between genres with chameleon-like malleability. English found his calling with 1970s work on Detroit’s Tribe and Strata labels that blended styles such as funk, be-bop, post be-bop and the freedom sound of the jazz avant-garde. Recorded with a small ensemble of Strata brethren including Kenny Cox, Lyman Woodard, Larry Nozero and co-producer Charles Moore.

PERSONNEL:

• Norma Jean Bell - alto sax
• Larry Nozero - soprano sax
• Marcus Belgrave - horn
• Phil Ranelin - horn
• Ralph "Buzzy" Jones - horn
• Kenny Cox - piano
• Lyman Woodard - organ
• Ron English - guitar
• Ed Pickens - bass
• Danny Spencer - drums
• Leonard King - percussion

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. You Make Me Feel Brand New

• SIDE B
• B1. Fishfeet
• B2. Meadowlark

• SIDE C
• C1. Bees
• C2. Yet And Still

• SIDE D
• D1. Ultima Linda
• D2. I Surrender, Dear