GARY BARTZ NTU TROOP - I've Known Rivers And Other Bodies (1973-2003) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

One of the most talented and hard working musicians of the 1970s, Gary Bartz appeared with almost every group vital to the fusion of modern contemporary soul music and jazz. From his experiences with the Miles Davis groups of the early '70s, Bartz rose with confidence to the forefront of the jazz movement, releasing one stellar recording after the next, showing no signs of slowing down into the mid-'70s.

What you hear on I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies is no exception. Here we find Bartz playing some of the best music of his career, blending innovative elements from all genres into one boiling pot and calling it his own. Recorded live before a Montreux festival audience, he and his quartet are in top form. The chemistry between Stafford James and Howard King (on bass and drums respectively) fluctuates between intense and serene, but otherwise provide a solid, reliable backbone to the strength and passion of Bartz's fiery saxophone melodies. A top recording and highly recommended piece to add to any jazz fan's collection. Rob Theakston
Tracklist :
1    Nommo-The Majick Song    4:16
Written-By – Gary Bartz
2    Sifa Zote    6:28
Written-By – Gary Bartz
3    Jujuman    10:39
Written-By – Gary Bartz
4    Bertha Baptist 7:07
Written-By – Stafford James
5    Don't Fight That Feeling    6:50
Written-By – Gary Bartz
6    Mama's Soul 7:32
Written-By – Hubert Eaves
7    I've Known Rivers    8:20
Written-By – Gary Bartz
8    The Warrior's Song    6:11
Written-By – Gary Bartz
9    Uhuru Sasa    2:08
Written-By – Gary Bartz
10    Dr. Follow's Dance    10:24
Written-By – Gary Bartz
11    Peace And Love    7:27
Written-By – Gary Bartz
Credits :    
Bass [Acoustic, Electric] – Stafford James
Drums – Howard King
Piano [Acoustic, Electric] – Hubert Eaves
Saxophone [Alto, Soprano], Vocals, Producer, Arranged By – Gary Bartz
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Supervised By – Orrin Keepnews