Wendell Harrison - Birth Of A Fossil

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180-gram vinyl w/ obi strip

Limited to 500 copies

First-ever vinyl reissue since 1985

Solo album by the Tribe founder Wendell Harrison

Featuring an all-star performing lineup

Birth of a Fossil is a monster of an album featuring an all-star lineup that includes Dennis Rowland (Count Basie) on vocals, Duke Billingslea (Martha Reeves) on bass guitar, Pamela Wise (Tribe) on keyboards and Lorenzo Brown (Marcus Belgravve, Strata Records, Dennis Coffey) on percussion.

On this fantastic sounding album (produced by the maestro himself) the listener is invited to experience a synthesis of what has been and what is now. The record shows Wendell Harrison's trademark proficiency on saxophone, flute and clarinet...and although you can hear the 80ies creeping in with a smoother fusion sound, more synths, and R&B vocals... this remains a very spiritual (and soulful) jazz record. From the first to the last note you get an irresistible blend of soul jazz combined with funky electric instrumentation...a groovy sound which is very much of its time, yet overtly timeless and as relevant today as it was back when it was initially released.

Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first ever vinyl reissue of Birth Of A Fossil since its release in 1985. This official reissue is now available as a deluxe 180-gram vinyl edition (limited to 500 copies) and comes with the original artwork.

Side A

1. Birth of a Fossil

2. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

3. Witch Doctor Amos

Side B

1. The Time Has Come

2. Fly by Night

3. My One and Only Love

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