Al Petteway - Groovemasters, Vol. 3: Gratitude - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Gratitude is the eagerly anticipated new solo album from Abiodun Oyewole, the poet, teacher and founding member of The Last Poets. The album liner notes include an extensive new interview with Abiodun himself, detailing the writing process of the album.Looking back, the Last Poets are often referred to as the godfathers of rap, and by listening to their early recordings; it's easy to hear why. Their words encompass revolution, S*x, death, drugs, and Black Power - they own their words. From their mouths - words are a sense of pride, a statement, and a feeling of empowerment. There's no self-conscious hang-up with the Last Poets using words as an art form. On May 19th, 1968 (in celebration of Malcolm X's birthday), The Last Poets performed their first ever concert in Mount Morris Park (in Harlem), now called Marcus Garvey Park. Their debut album was released in 1970 including poet/singer Abiodun Oyewole.Now AFAR is proud to present a whole new way of thinking socially, politically, emotionally, and humanly - via the perspective of Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets with his new solo album 'Gratitude' - it's not a protest album, it's an inspirational LP/CD via the inclusive words and God-like voice of Abiodun - this is not an angry man, but an older wiser man - reflecting on his life and spiritual quests. Rappers love him for coining the phrase InchParty and BullshitInch decades ago - but this is not that - this is a sacred journey with a universal message for all people regardless of their background and nationality.InchONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SPOKEN-WORD GROUPS THAT PIONEERED HIP-HOPInch NPRInchEXPERIMENTING WITH STREET POETRY AND PERCUSSIVE SOUND, THE MUSIC OF HARLEM'S LAST POETS HELPED LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR HIP-HOPInch ROLLING STONESide AA1 Rain (Featuring Taylor Pace)A2 My LifeA3 A PoemSide BB1 HarlemB2 Brooklyn (featuring Ade da Poet)B3 To Begin (featuring Phar

Joncas / Haas / Haugen - With Gratitude [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/16/2017

Gratitude arrives on the heels of a health scare in Steve Cole's family. The successful battle left the saxophonist feeling rejuvenated, with a renewed sense of hope and faith in his fellow humans. That depth of feeling shines through on the album's ten tracks, which joyously spotlight Cole's gift for infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and vibrant pop hooks. Co-produced with longtime collaborator and fellow saxophonist David Mann, Gratitude in no way reinvents the trademark sound that has seen Cole consistently top the contemporary jazz charts, both solo and with the much-loved sax trio The Sax Pack, over the last two decades. But it does find an artist with a love of life and an overflowing passion for self-expression, the formula for an invigorating and moving set of music. Album Tracks 1. Good News Day 2. Neo Sol 3. Gratitude 4. Soho 5. Starting Over 6. Love Ballad 7. Five6Oh83 8. Can't Get Enough 9. Let's Go! 10. Toronto