Various Artists - Nicola Conte Presents Cosmic Forest: The Spiritual Sounds of MPS

180-gram gatefold double LP

There are still little-known gems to discover within the MPS catalogue. For instance, Cosmic Forest curated by Nicola Conte.

Cosmic Forest is a compilation that highlights some of the most compelling "spiritual jazz" recordings from 1965 to 1975. Conte, a world-renowned Italian musician and producer, as well as a passionate DJ and record collector, is a connoisseur of European jazz with an astounding ability to dig a little deeper when it comes to arranging such a compilation.

In this case, he concentrated on the spiritual highpoints of the MPS catalogue, highlighting both well-known and obscure musical treasures, while connecting disparate pieces through a personal common thread. The choice of individual titles and the flowing character of their arrangement lend the album a quality of timelessness, while showcasing the breadth of the entire "cosmic jazz collection" within the MPS archives.

 

Side A

1. The Third Wave - Maiden Voyage

2. Nathan Davis - Evolution

3. Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton - A Day In Vienna

Side B

1. Motihar Trio/Schweizer Trio/Schoof/Wilen - Yaad

2. George Gruntz - Djerbi

3. The Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet - Never Let It End

Side C

1. Smoke - Shelda

2. Michael Naura Quartet - Soledad De Murcia

3. The MPS Rhythm Combination & Brass - Timbales Calientes

Side D

1. El Babaku - El Babaku

2. Hannibal and The Sunrise Orchestra - Revelation

3. Tony Scott and The Indonesian Allstars - Burungkaka Tua

4. Dave Pike Set - Raga Jeeva Swara

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