{"title":"Wendell Harrison","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendell Harrison, born in 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, is an American jazz clarinet player and saxophonist. With a career spanning several decades, Harrison has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz music scene. His soulful and expressive playing style has captivated audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison's musical influences can be traced back to his early years growing up in Detroit, a city known for its rich musical heritage. He draws inspiration from artists such as *Phil Ranelin*, *The Lyman Woodard Organization*, and *Tommy Mcgee*. His unique sound blends elements of jazz, funk, and soul, creating a captivating fusion that sets him apart from other musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Harrison has collaborated with renowned artists including *Weldon Irvine*, *Ana Mazzotti*, and *Lonnie Liston Smith*. His contributions to the jazz genre have earned him critical acclaim and recognition among his peers. With each performance, he continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"farewell-to-the-welfare","title":"Farewell To The Welfare","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tribe Records co-founder’s lost album, rumored to exist no more. Mastered from the original tapes and lacquered by Bernie Grundman. “As I thought about re­ecting on an aggregate of music for this album, I projected my attitude and spirit while living and working here, in Detroit, Michigan. We are earning and learning a new way of life, which explicitly tells us to become self-reliant in taking care of our families and each other. Government hand-outs are not an option for us.” Wendell Harrison. The first ever issue of this Spiritual Jazz album. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tribe label, one of the brightest lights of America’s 1970s jazz underground, receives the Now-Again reissue treatment. This is your chance to indulge in the music and story of one of the most meaningful, local movements of the 20th Century Black American experience, one that expanded outwards towards the cosmos. In the words of the collective themselves, “Music is the healing force of the universe.” Included in an extensive, oversized booklet, Larry Gabriel and Jeff “Chairman” Mao take us through the history of the Tribe, in a compelling story that delves not just into the history of the label and its principals, but into the story of Black American empowerment in the latter half of the 20th Century. 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At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started performing \u0026amp; recording professionally with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford … and many others. \n In 1971, Harrison began teaching music at Metro Arts (a multi-arts complex for youth) where he also connected with Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney and Phil Ranelin…soon after they formed the (now legendary) Afro-centric TRIBE record label and artist collective. TRIBE used the Metro Arts complex as a vehicle to convey a growing black political consciousness. Wendell Harrison also published the very popular TRIBE magazine, a publication dedicated to local and national social and political issues, as well as featuring artistic contributions such as poetry and visual pieces. \n In 1978 Harrison and McKinney co-founded REBIRTH, a non-profit jazz performance and education organization, in which many notable jazz artists have participated. Around the same time Wendell Harrison also created the WENHA record label and publishing company, which released many of his (now classic) recordings as well as those of other artists, such as Phil Ranelin, Doug Hammond and Reggie Fields (The Real ShooBeeDoo).\n In the early 1990s, Wendell Harrison was awarded the title of “Jazz Master” by Arts Midwest. This distinction led Harrison to collaborate with fellow honorees and gave him the chance to tour throughout the United States, Middle East and Africa. Even to this day Wendell Harrison's recordings for the TRIBE, WENHA and REBIRTH labels have a large worldwide fanbase.\n It is on WEHHA in 1990 that Harrison released (and self-produced) the opus: ‘Fly By Night’ which we are proudly presenting you today. ‘Fly By Night’ is a monster of an album featuring an all-star line-up that includes Doug Hammond (Mingus, Lonnie Liston Smith) on drums, Kirk Lightsey (Chet Baker, Calvin Keys) on piano, Cecil McBee (John Hicks, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane) on bass, Jaribu Shahid (Sun Ra) on contrabass and Pamela Wise (Tribe) on Piano. Harrison is killing it here with this selected ensemble (guys he grew up with in Detroit in the late 50’s, when hard bop was the thing and Miles and Coltrane were the heroes of the day). This group of talented veterans are taking this classic album to unseen heights.\n On ‘Fly By Night’ the gloves come off…no more jazzy-funk or poppy-jazz. Wendell picks up his tenor for one tune but the remainder of the sessions he performs on clarinet. Wendell’s mastery coaxes the sweet piquant sound of the instrument and as it re-emerges in the contemporary jazz scene. The eight handpicked tunes demonstrate the fertile new directions Wendell Harrison has been working on, combing standards with a fresh new approach.\n On these amazing recordings (recorded at the Rebirth Studios in Detroit) the listener is invited to experience a synthesis of what has been and what is now. The record shows Wendell’s trademark proficiency. All of the above makes this incredible record both timeless and as relevant today as it was back when it was initially released.\n Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents \u003ci\u003eFly By Night\u003c\/i\u003e for the First time on vinyl (the album was only released as a limited compact disc back in the early nineties). This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip. 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Mastered on 45 RPM for an optimal audiophile experience.\nFeaturing an all-star line-up including Tribe alumni Marcus Belgrave and Duke\nBillingslea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendell Harrison was born in Detroit in 1942 where he began formal jazz studies for\npiano, clarinet and tenor saxophone. At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started\nperforming \u0026amp; recording professionally with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant\nGreen, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford ... and many others.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, Harrison began teaching music at Metro Arts (a multi-arts complex for\nyouth) where he also connected with Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney and Phil\nRanelin...soon after they formed the (now legendary) Afro-centric Tribe record label\nand artist collective. Tribe used the Metro Arts complex as a vehicle to convey a\ngrowing black political consciousness. 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A total\nmust-have that just begs for a prominent place in your record collection!\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tidal Waves Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50451407470923,"sku":"2022757","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TWM93_d3a8b671_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727125229"},{"product_id":"dreams-of-a-love-supreme","title":"Dreams of a Love Supreme","description":"\u003cp\u003eWendell Harrison was born in Detroit in 1942 where he began formal jazz studies for piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone. At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started performing and recording professionally withartists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford ... and many others. 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Originally included on the A-side of Message From The Tribe’s first version (the edition featuring a photo of a quay on the cover), the release of \u003ci\u003eAn Evening With The Devil\u003c\/i\u003e in 1973 saw the suite fully realised, with two additional songs and studio knowhow making the album a true spiritual jazz masterpiece. “Angry Young Men”, originally recorded on Message From The Tribe, is now split into two parts and placed at the end of the A-side and opening of the B-side, physically and musically bridging the original suite with the new compositions. A horn line that could only be described as angry descends over an aggressive drum pattern, and as Tribe regulars Marcus Belgrave, Phil Ranelin, Charles Moore, and William Austin take turns soloing, the rhythm section seems to get more aggressive, undulating under these solos that take the song’s message and express it through simple notes. But it’s Harrison’s extended solo on the B-side that truly makes the song. He starts out almost subdued, playing fairly standard hard-bop lines over minimal accompaniment. But he quickly picks up, letting his horn honk and screech, with flurries of notes that almost sound like screams. The rhythm section matches him, building and building until Harrison plays the head once more - finally allowing the band to return to normalcy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P-Vine","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50489908429131,"sku":"2017295","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._3c3d47ff_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727645854"},{"product_id":"organic-dream","title":"Organic Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1981, the second release from Wendell Harrison’s WENHA label (following \u003ci\u003eDreams of A Love Supreme\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eOrganic Dream\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the finest records to come out of Detroit’s DIY jazz scene in the 80’s. Album opener “Ginseng Love” is as smooth as butter, with warm analogue synth strings and a gentle groove, over which Harrison plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute. His playing is as energetic as ever, with his free jazz tendencies tempered by mellow R\u0026amp;B influenced phrases. This is followed by “Winter”, a ballad that sees Harrison on clarinet playing with acoustic backing, showing off a softer side of Harrison’s playing that rarely gets the attention it deserves.However, things quickly pick up with “Love Juice”, a disco-boogie number perfect for any dance party. Staccato guitar rhythms, and a bouncing bassline combine to create a groove so perfect you’ll be nodding your head even just thinking about it. Harrison’s playing is louder and freer, with lines clearly inspired by the great R\u0026amp;B and pop saxophonists of the 80’s.“The Wok”, highly regarded by many as one of Harrison’s best compositions, is a mellow funk track, and despite its brevity, contains some of the deepest grooves in Harrison’s 80’s discography. As the name would suggest, oriental sounds are incorporated with funk grooves to create a sound that defies immediate characterization, but is fantastic nonetheless. With modern remastering and an obi-strip this album has never looked or sounded this good! 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