The whole album conveys vibrations that reflect musical runnings from around 1974-76.
Al creates an atmosphere that’s a vivid reflection of the mid ’70s. The hornsmen create powerful arrangements with depth and respect to Foundation theory. This is a DREAD riddim with KT Lowry adding sky high trumpet. Real authentic sound! “Ancient Wisdom” is a Jazz inflected Rocker that evokes memories of Cedric Brooks. Sax, trumpet and Vin’s trombone are triumphant in nature, soaring above Al’s ethereal mix. Seriously, this sounds like a King Tubby’s slice with taut drums, Nat’s lilting bass (his grasp of Reggae riddim is impeccable) and earthly percussion. The listener is taken back to the mid ’70s up Warieka Hill. “Youth Iron Rock” opens up the album with Glorious tones. NAT BIRCHALL MEETS AL BREADWINNER – SOUNDS ALMIGHTY What a Royal moment to hear this statesman’s limitless mastery in 2018! On a final note, Vin recalled great memories with the likes of Tommy McCook and Lester Sterling after contributing to this album… In the early 2000’s, he rejoined The Skatalites and is consistently active live or in studio operating from his outpost in Paris. Relocating to UK in the early ’80s he continued to nourish the soundscape with Aswad’s “Warrior Charge” and elevated the band’s flow for years. Volumes may be written about this man his Zionesque frequency is found on countless classics through the evolution of King’s Music. His link with The Wailers/Bob Marley & The Wailers was concrete from 1965-78. His masterclass sound is firm within “Real Rock” Riddim. He was elementary with Soul Vendors, Soul Brothers and Supersonics. By 1964, he was embedded in The Skatalites. An Alpha alumni, he was tutored by Lenny Hibbert. A joint production between Al and Nat.īefore discussing the album further, it’s essential to mention Vin Gordon’s immense contributions to Jamaican music -from Ska to Rocksteady and Reggae. Sessions were recorded and mixed by Al with mastering by John Ellis at Limefield Studio. Nat is crucial on tenor sax, bass, percussion and organ. Al plays drums, guitar, piano/organ and percussion. The riddim section is rounded out by Stally (sax) and KT Lowry both have shined on Al’s catalogue.
To create an authentic ’70s Roots Rockers sound, Al cut no corners! Veteran trumpet master David Fullwood (Zion Train, Love Grocer, Crispy Horns and many more) was playing with the Foundation trombonist VIN GORDON (to be discussed later) in London the duo made the journey up North triumphantly.
“Sounds Almighty” is the first release on their joint label, Tradition Disc. This album is an incredible collaboration! Veteran Jazzman Nat Birchall (hailed as one of UK’s finest musicians) linked with Al for his first foray into Roots Reggae. With upcoming works with Milton Henry and Spain Roots chanter Marcus I, Al is cooking up sounds of mighty indeed! It’s only natural that veterans like Big Youth, Horace Andy and longtime Manchester resident Prince Hammer have laid tracks at his studio north of London. Using analogue equipment and mixing in the vein of Lee Perry, King Tubby and Scientist his further productions include “By The Sweat Of Your Brow” (2015) and massive albums with Dub poet Haji Mike and M.L.K. Al Redfern released “Dubs Unlimited” (2012) to massive acclaim. Active since 2001, his productions are consistently golden. An album that takes the listener decades back but maintains fresh potency…Īl Breadwinner’s focus on absorbing Jamaican music history reflects royally from his Bakery Studio in Manchester (UK) area. “SOUNDS ALMIGHTY-NAT BIRCHALL MEETS AL BREADWINNER feat.VIN GORDON” is a mesmerizing tribute to The Golden Era.
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Deep and Dread sounds livened up by full horn sections vibrations embraced to this day. The glorious sounds coming out of Kingston in the 1970s are timeless. NAT BIRCHALL MEETS AL BREADWINNER – SOUNDS ALMIGHTY (TRADITION DISC)
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