Malone and Barnes LP Freedom Serenade 1977 Rare Funk
  $   178

 


$ 178 Sold For
Aug 12, 2004 Sold Date
Aug 5, 2004 Start Date
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Freedom Serenade

Artist(s): Malone & Barnes

Humpin' International, H.I. 77001, 1977. 12", 33 rpm.

Very rare, highly collectable and supremely funky. This '77 release features nods to Parliament/Funkadelic, Paul Robeson, and Sun Ra. Completely unique.

Tracks
Side 1(SHADE)
Workin' Plan
Warp Ten
Up 'N Comin'
Moonstruck

Side 2(LIGHT)
Galactic Interlude
Road Man
Freedom Serenade
(A Tribute To Paul Robeson)
Journey To The Stars
Galactic Interlude(Reprise)

All music and lyrics by Jonni Malone and Allan Barnes. The music was copyrighted in 1975 but not published until 1977. I'm sure there's a story there.

Musicians
Jonni Malone-Lead Vocal, Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer
Allan Barnes-Afro Horns, Clarinet, Flutes, Synthesizer, Piano
Delbert Taylor-Trumpet, Vocals, Piano
John Bebbs-Drums
Siggie Dillard-Bass
Tom Newman-Guitar
Andre Richardson-Congas, Timbales, Percussion

Quite a cast of guest musicians also, most notably Brian Jackson takes the piano solo on the title track. Only one available on GEMM is going for $200.00.

Glossy vinyl looks new and plays great with an occaisional pop. Cover is still protected by original shrinkwrap over 90%. no ringwear or edgewear.

Condition of Vinyl: vg++.
Condition of Cover: m-.

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