Blue Note Records bring Ronnie Foster back to the fold

One feature of Blue Note Records in recent years has been its desire to bring back veterans once signed to the famous label to the fold. And the latest to return is organist Ronnie Foster, a half century after Two Headed Freap (itself to be reissued …

Published: 1 Apr 2022. Updated: 2 years.

One feature of Blue Note Records in recent years has been its desire to bring back veterans once signed to the famous label to the fold. And the latest to return is organist Ronnie Foster, a half century after Two Headed Freap (itself to be reissued next month in the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series) with plans for a summer release after Foster recorded for the label in Los Angeles. Foster in addition to 5 albums for Blue Note was also on such classics as Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life and has been extensively sampled by hip-hop artists notably A Tribe Called Quest who sampled Foster's 'Mystic Brew.' Blue Note President Don Was says that Foster “returns to the label 50 years later with more heart, soul, and groove than ever. We’re thrilled to welcome him back.”

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Track of the day: Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, 'As Close As It Gets' ****

From See Our Way a remarkably profound and succinct series of soprano saxophone and bass improvisations from Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias. I enjoyed the remotely recorded Some Kind of Tomorrow released last year and these tracks are in the same …

Published: 1 Apr 2022. Updated: 2 years.

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From See Our Way a remarkably profound and succinct series of soprano saxophone and bass improvisations from Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias. I enjoyed the remotely recorded Some Kind of Tomorrow released last year and these tracks are in the same mould. It's extraordinary how the duo can be so creative in the moment. Their spirit and strong ideas lift everything on this record to create a fulfilling listening experience. SG