ONENESS of JUJU spiritual jazz funk LP on BLACK FIRE “African Rhythms” NICE

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Artist:  ONENESS OF JUJU             

Title:  “African Rhythms”

Label:  BLACK FIRE (Washington, D.C.) ~ BF 19751.  Stereo pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is orange with black text.   

Year:  1975.

Review:

“From a trailblazing band featuring members well-versed in jazz, funk, gospel, and African music, the debut album by the Oneness of Juju displayed a group playing with the dexterity of Kool & the Gang, the forward-thinking musical ideas of Herbie Hancock, and the social consciousness of Gil Scott-Heron.  The title track is fiercely kinetic, with vocal choruses prodding listeners to dance and Plunky's echo-drenched saxophone floating serenely over the top of a funky space-jazz backing.  Elsewhere, the band lapses into a few dated mid-'70s arrangements (reminiscent of Pharoah Sanders, Lonnie Liston Smith, etc.), but the playing is always wonderful -- Plunky especially distinguishes himself in many different modes -- and the production is crystalline.  "Don't Give Up" and "Liberation Dues" are two other highlights, with positive-minded chants and funky arrangements.”

(courtesy John Bush, allmusic.com.)

Condition: 

DISC:  EXCELLENT with full original gloss.  Has been played a small number of times and handled with care.  At the end of the last track on Side 2, there is a soft scuff that may produce a few soft tics, but no serious marks or issues.  Plays beautifully with superb fidelity.  Labels are clean.  This hard-to-find LP is one that you will never need to upgrade.      

JACKET:  Jacket is nice VG++ and nicer than most you will see.   Panels show a few slight traces of ring wear and a couple minor scratch marks (almost unnoticeable) on front and reverse.  Seams, spine, and corners show light rubbing wear, and there is a tiny split at the bottom right corner.  No writing or stickers.  Overall a fine jacket to accompany the superb disc.   

Track Listing: 

Side One: 

• African Rhythms
• Kazi
• Funky Wood
• Tarishi
• Mashariki   

Side Two:

• Chants
• Don’t Give Up
• Incognito
• Poo Too
• Liberation Dues

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