{"product_id":"5060767443552-message-to-our-folks","title":"Message to Our Folks","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage To Our Folks\u003cbr\u003eART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO\u003cbr\u003eThe second in the Art Ensemble of Chicago’s renowned trio of albums for BYG\/Actuel, 'Message to Our Folks' is a masterclass in improvisation that goes beyond established black music genres. Recorded in August 1969 at Studio Saravah, the album reaches out to African American audiences with its rich mix of gospel, funk, bebop, and rock influences, all radically reinterpreted by the group's freedom-loving approach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmerging from the late '60s collision of free jazz, radical theatre, and Black Nationalism in the US, the band found a distinctive voice after relocating to Paris. The warm reception from French audiences energized their creativity, leading to many memorable performances and this unforgettable recording. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Historical 1969 Paris recording session\u003cbr\u003e• Edgy and essential music from the BYG Records\/Actuel catalogue\u003cbr\u003e• Restored and remastered from the original tapes by Nick Robbins\u003cbr\u003e• Features a new and insightful essay by author and music journalist John Masouri\u003cbr\u003e• LP original gatefold sleeve and artwork faithfully reproduced with classy matte laminate varnish \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAT NO: BYG529.328\u003cbr\u003eBARCODE: 5060767443552 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRACK LIST LP:\u003cbr\u003eSIDE A:\u003cbr\u003e1. Old Time Religion\u003cbr\u003e2. Dexterity\u003cbr\u003e3. Rock Out \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIDE B:\u003cbr\u003e1. A Brain For The Seine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41661326262369,"sku":"5060767443552","price":25.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_12252474_963543.jpg?v=1716545890","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5060767443552-message-to-our-folks","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}