Nat Birchall

An instant classic from saxophonist Nat Birchall – the kind of set that first made us fall in love with him all those many years back, when we first heard his early records on the Gondwana label!

Nat's working here in a mode that's spiritual, but on long tracks that have a great modal vibe – really enforced by the energy of his group here, which features some especially great piano from Adam Fairhall – a player with a very majestic command of his instrument, and one that really sets the tone for the whole record!

Other members of the group include Michael Bardon on bass, Paul Hession on drums, and Lascelle Gordon on percussion – but Birchall is clearly the shining light in the front – blowing beautiful long solos on tenor, plus a bit of wood flute too – with occasional contributions on mbira and balafon as well. Tracks are all nice and long, and include "Nile Valley", "Sun In The East", "Lokumbe", and "Unity"

PERSONNEL:

• Pat Birchall - (tenor saxophone, wood flutes, percussion)
• Adam Fairhall - (piano)
• Michael Bardon - (bass)
• Paul Hession - (drums)
• Lascelle Gordon - (percussion, hand drums)

Low Four Studio, November 29, 2021

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Unity
• A2. Lokumbe

• SIDE B
• B1. Nile Valley
• B2. Sun In the East