Thursday, 7/26/12
by musicclipoftheday
Julius Hemphill (alto saxophone), with Abdul Wadud (cello), Baikida E.J. Carroll (trumpet), Phillip Wilson (drums), “Dogon A.D.” (Dogon A.D.), 1972
The drumming is genius—he’s like the Zigaboo Modeliste of free-jazz. . . . Any musician who doesn’t like this should just stop—this is what it’s all about. It’s such a raw sound, right up in your face. This is the perfect introduction to someone who’s never heard free-jazz before. I wouldn’t mind if this piece went on for a couple hours.
music clip of the day 
One of my favorite pieces of music, along with “The Hard Blues.” I feel lucky to have picked up the LPs way back when. Julius Hemphill’s music deserves so much more attention that it’s received. Thanks for posting this one.