Clarity (Vinyl LP) Electronic

Clarity (Vinyl LP) ElectronicMichael Gregory Jackson's first recording as a leader is a vivid reminder of how melodically charged his music is from a more subtle perspective. With Jackson primarily on acoustic guitar, the memorable melody lines he stretches to full Zen like lengths are perfectly clear, yet evoke his individualism with little doubt. Help from tenor saxophonist David Murray, flutist and saxophonist Oliver Lake, and trumpeter Leo Smith support Jackson's agile and

recorded in July 1956

the legacy created by these two albums cannot be overstated

who included both Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox

which left critics and listeners as impressed with the band's ability as they were curious about their potential

no funding

"You Are My Melody" and so many more

Bumako visionary Jenifa Mayanja gracefully pairs vocals and rhymes from Tenesha The Wordsmith and JB

'Abraxas' is an excellent place to start

who would be rechristened the rapper

searing opener "Sand on Fire

and incredibly packed

in part inspired - lyrically at least - by reconnecting with the hardcore records they'd bonded over as teenagers