Lloyd McNeill’s 1976 deep spiritual masterpiece ‘Treasures’ reissued
Soul Jazz Records reissues flautist and composer Lloyd McNeill’s obscure 1976 spiritual jazz gem Treasures. This represents the latest in a string of welcomed reissues by the London-based label of McNeill’s past recordings.
This rare four track recording was originally released McNeill’s own New York-based private press Baobab label, and has long been sought out by collectors. The album finds the flautist continuing his exploration into the fusion of deep spiritual jazz with Brazilian rhythms and melodies. The recording also features a strong cast of musicians including legendary Brazilian pianist Dom Salvador, jazz bassist great Cecil McBee, and a trio of well accomplished percussionists in Portinho, Ray Armando, and Brian Blake.
This record has been fully re-mastered from original source and is being reissued for the first time through Soul Jazz Records in very limited edition of 1000 copies. Overall, it’s great to see that McNeill’s brilliant recordings are being spotlighted and made readily available again for generations of new listeners.
Lloyd McNeill — ‘Treasures’
(Originally released: 1976 / Baobab Record Co.)
(Reissued: 2019 / Soul Jazz Records)
1. Griot
2. As A Matter Of Fact
3. Salvation Army
4. You Don’t Know What Love Is
