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- this is one of my all time favorite albums
...Considering that 21 Spices marks Gurtu's' first foray into big-band territory, the results are especially impressive. Highly melodic tunes, vibrant arrangements and strong playing all around combine to produce a winning formula. And, as with all the music Gurtu makes, it is utterly distinctive and difficult to hang a name on, but allow yourself to be seduced and it shouldn't really matte...There's a certain logic underlying the union of percussionist/composer Trilok Gurtu and the NDR Big-band, as both have proved themselves open to musical exploration over the years. Gurtu, in particular, has consistently blurred the boundaries of music, and it is characteristic of his way of thinking to employ Simon Phillips—ostensibly a rock drummer— with a jazz big band, to bring a different groove to the mix. Wolf Kerscheck's stirring arrangements of ten Gurtu compositions are both sympathetic to Gurtu's melting-pot philosophy, and imaginative in their reach, and to this end the arranger deserves equal plaudits for what is a pulsating performance from the 21 musicians...http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=39257
Just Say Yes - Various Artists (1987) samples
http://www.allmusic.com/album/21-spices-r2128136Trilok Gurtu w. Simon Phillips + NDR Big Band: 21 spices (180g Vinyl)
Cool. Never thought I would see that here. I have volume 2 also.
The Best of Sandy Denny (1991?) samples
