JULIUS HEMPHILL DOGON A.D. INSANELY RARE ORIG ORIG'72 MBARI PRIVATE LP BEAUTIFUL

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·      JULIUS HEMPHILL - DOGON A.D. - INSANELY RARE ORIGINAL 1972 PRIVATE PRESSING ON MBARI LABEL - MBARI STEREO LP MPC 501 -

·      ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·      ORIGINAL WHITE DOGON LABEL WITH THE BLACK PRINT AND LOGO

·      THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·      ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)

·      THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·      CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

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Dogon A.D. is an album by saxophonist Julius Hemphill. It was recorded in February 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri, and was initially released on LP in limited quantities later that year by Hemphill's own Mbari Records, a label he created for the express purpose of issuing his own music.

The title of the album stems from Hemphill's fascination with the art and culture of the Dogon people of West Africa. "A.D." refers to the Dogon's "adapted dance," in which they modified some of their ceremonies with the goal of presenting them to Western visitors.

According to author Benjamin Looker, several of the musicians who were scheduled to participate in the recording session, fellow members of the Black Artists Group (BAG), failed to show up, leaving Hemphill with a quartet. In addition, some of the recording equipment failed to work properly. Despite these challenges, the group managed to produce what Looker called "an almost accidental classic." He wrote: "that February day in the studio, with the malfunctioning equipment and the truant musicians, stands proxy for the individual creative energy released and replenished by BAG. The Dogon A.D. project turned out to be emblematic of the collective's musical program, embodying both an economic and an aesthetic rejoinder to the era's social and musical challenges

Mike Shanley of Jazz Times commented: "Dogon A.D. suffers from sonic shortcomings inherent in the original tapes, with distortion and static popping up in a few places. Grin and bear it though, because this music is worth it".

In a review for All About Jazz, Troy Collins described the album as an "historic masterpiece," stating that it "is widely considered the missing link between the avant-garde and populist forms such as blues, funk and soul," and writing: "Dogon A.D. is a timeless masterwork culled from the crossroads of African-American music traditions."

Writing for The Absolute Sound, Duck Baker remarked: "Abdul Wadud... could make his axe combine the functions of a jazz bass and a Mississippi Delta guitarist. Drummer Philip Wilson and trumpeter Baikida Carroll fit in perfectly, with the horns blowing long but strongly-rooted solos over Wadud's insistent bass figures and Wilson's spare commentary."

In an article for NPR, Kevin Whitehead referred to Dogon A.D. as "one of the startling jazz recordings of the 1970s, a rethinking of possibilities open to the avant-garde," and commented: "Hemphill made other great albums on his own... But none had quite the impact of Dogon A.D. Almost 40 years later, it's still a revelation."

Burning Ambulance's Phil Freeman stated: "Minor sonic flaws aside, this is a must-own for any fan of jazz's rougher edges. Basically, if you're coming to this site on any kind of regular basis, you need to own this album.

Ed Hazell of Point of Depature stated: "Few albums have ever announced so unequivocally the arrival of a major new talent; it's simply one of the most vital and exciting jazz albums ever recorded... Not only is the playing at a very high level of virtuosity, but Hemphill's concept of the small jazz band betrays serious consideration of the sound, balance, and role of the instruments." (...) "What a historically important date this session is. The album is simply a masterpiece."

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·      CONDITION:

·      THE RECORD

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(a)         WE GRADE THE VINYL  AS  (WEAK) NEAR MINT. Some VERY LIGHT AND SUPERFICIAL abrasions – mostly sleeve scuffs -  are (barely) visible, but are probably inaudible,  and do not affect visual integrity or beauty of the vinyl. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new. (NOTE: a minor "hazy" discoloration on the "lip" (intro groove) of the record covers less than 1/4 square inch and barely touches the groove area)

(b)         The record comes in a hi-grade PVC inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the record from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(c)         The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(d)         Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·                          THE COVER

THE COVER IS NICE --- ABOUT EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD++ (VG++).

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-       Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine  (nothing significant)

-       Cover shows some light yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging.  (nothing significant)

-       Cover has some tiny, faint writing on its back side (a microscopic price code written in one corner)

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE  COVER

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