Name: Celestial Blues - Cosmic, Political and Spiritual Jazz 1970 to 1974
Brand: Various

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BGP2300

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[r8967352]

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-07-29

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029667530019

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

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Jazz

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Beat Goes Public is a UK-based soul, funk and jazz dance reissue label. The name of the label is derived from the initials of its initial label heads, Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson. However, it was later dubbed Beat Goes Public. In the early 1990s, Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson left the label, and Russ Dewbury took over for most of the 1990s. Currently, Dean Rudland is in charge as the label head.
The label has a strong focus on reissuing classic soul, funk and jazz dance music. With their extensive catalog of releases, they bring back timeless music to be enjoyed by new generations of listeners.
As an authoritative figure in the industry, Beat Goes Public has gained recognition for their commitment to preserving and promoting these genres. Their dedication to quality reissues ensures that fans can experience these iconic sounds with exceptional audio fidelity.

2015 was the year jazz hit the mainstream again. The catalyst for this was saxophonist Kamasi Washington's 3CD masterpiece 'The Epic', influenced by the symphonic, spiritually aware jazz of the early 70s. 'Celestial Blues' is a compilation that shines a spotlight on some of the music that may have influenced 'The Epic'. The ten tracks range from the evidently spiritual - such as Gary Bartz's classic 'Celestial Blues' or Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane's astounding collaboration on 'Fire', to less obvious but just as relevant recordings by drummers Roy Brooks and Joe Chambers. Charles Earland's contribution bears a remarkable resemblance to 'Henrietta Our Hero' a stand-out track from 'The Epic', whilst Carlos Garnett and Azar Lawrence's mix of saxophone, strings and voices could be a template for Washington's whole sound. The compilation is completed by fine examples of the era's jazz from Hampton Hawes and Bayeté Umbra Zindiko. Oliver Nelson's 'Aftermath' is an apt closer.

Celestial Blues - Cosmic, Political and Spiritual Jazz 1970 to 1974

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