Horace Tapscott & Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra

• DOUBLE CD DIGIPACK EDITION

The Pan Afrikan People's Arkestra steps out here in a very large version of the ensemble – led by the great Horace Tapscott on piano, and stretching out on some very long tunes that are filled with strong solo work from different members of the group!

Key players include Adele Sebastian and Aubrey Hart on flute, Desta Walker and Sabir Mateen on tenor, Billie Harris on soprano sax, Louis Spears on cello, Lester Robertson on trombone, Johnny Williams on baritone, and Tapscott on piano – most of whom are musicians you might know from the classic set of Nimbus label material from the LA scene at the time.

The vibe here is maybe a more spiritual take on territory explored by Sun Ra and his Arkestra – and this release, like others in the series, marks the first time this music is available to the public!

PERSONNEL:

• Johnny Williams - (baritone sax)
• Al Hines, David Bryant, Roberto Miranda - (bass)
• Louis Spears - (cello)
• Horace Tapscott - (piano, conductor)
• Billy Hinton, Steve Solder - (drums)
• Adele Sebastian, Aubrey Hart - (flute)
• Bob Watt - (french horn)
• "Daoude" Woods, Conga Mike - (percussion)
• Linda Hill - (piano, vocals)
• Billie Harris - (soprano sax)
• Desta Walker, Sabir Mateen - (tenor sax)
• Lester Robertson - (trombone)

TRACKS:

• CD ONE:
• 01. Jitterbug Waltz ...... 22:09
• 02. Noissesprahs ...... 16:01
• 03. Crepescule with Nellie ...... 4:43

• CD TWO
• 01. Many Nights Ago ...... 15:38
• 02. Middle Age Madness ...... 1:30
• 03. Village Dance ...... 32:49