Jothan Callins

This rarity gets a loving reissue via Mad About Records, zooming in the talents of a lesser-touted jazz virtuoso and former Sun Ra Arkestra member. Jothan Callins was a jazz bassist and trumpeter, who rose to prominence in the late 60s with the band Olatunji before joining the Arkestra. 'Winds Of Change' is his only LP, released in 1975. Across four long pieces that seamlessly blend, Callins brings a blissful, yet more energetic and classic jazz feel to his works, and is an example of the Strata East style, . Watch out for the 4-page booklet that comes with this reissue.

PERSONNEL:

• Jothan Callins (trumpet, bell)
• Joseph Bonner (piano)
• Norman Connors (drums, percussion)
• Cecil McBee (bass)
• Roland Duval (conga, percussion)

New York, January 21, 1975

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Prayer For Love And Peace
• A2. Winds Of Change

• SIDE B
• B1. Sons And Daughters Of The Sun
• B2. Triumph (Invitation / Call To Warriors)