Shamek Farrah - First Impressions

Just love this. Muzicz for Headz.

Shamek Farrah - First Impressions - First Impressions - 1975

Stanley Cowell - Regeneration

A trio of songs from Stanley Cowell's 1975 Regeneration album in answer to Soup's request for more Strata East. Allmusic.com describes it as "a jazz-infused pop album with strong African roots" and notes that Spike Lee's dad plays bass. Positive soothing music that speaks for itself.

Stanley Cowell - Trying To Find A Way
Stanley Cowell - Thank You My People
Stanley Cowell - Travellin' Man

Another track from this album can be found closing my earlier mix

Charles Rouse - Two Is One

Two tracks from Charlie Rouse's Two Is One album on Strata East from 1974. Both of them are dark & hulking bad news heavyweights that bulldoze you into their groove. Hopscotch is the lighter of the two but still conjures the tension of narcotic-induced insomnia. Two is One goes further. A nagging opening of over 5 minutes, in all kinds of times, gets you all wound up before a signature Strata East shimmery breakdown. Then things really start to rock with unrelenting incessant bass work and bluesy guitar taking over from Rouse's distinctive tenor.

Charles Rouse - Hopscotch
Charles Rouse - Two Is One