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Gary Bartz NTU Troop – I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies (2-LP Vinyl)

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Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Gary Bartz spent the early 1970s at the absolute center of spiritual jazz, coming off his landmark work with Miles Davis on "Live-Evil" before channeling that energy into the NTU Troop. Recorded live at Montreux in 1973, this session captures a band in full flight, drawing on the poetry of Langston Hughes and the pan-African consciousness that defined Bartz's most adventurous period.

Jazz Dispensary continues their 10-year celebration in 2026 with this Top Shelf 2-LP reissue of Gary Barts NTU Troop’s 1973 Prestige album I’ve Known Rivers And Other Bodies - that was recorded at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival. This spiritual jazz masterpiece also features Hubert Eaves, Stafford James and Howard King. Cut from the original analog tapes (AAA) by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing, and packaged in a tip-on jacket.

Tracklist
1. Nommo - The Majick Song
2. Sifa Zote
3. Jujuman
4. Bertha Baptist
5. Don't Fight That Feeling
6. Mama's Soul
7. I've Known Rivers
8. The Warriors' Song
9. Uhuru Sassa
10. Dr. Follow's Dance
11. Peace And Love

UPC: 888072760479
Label: Craft Recordings
Release Date: 11.13.26
Format: LP Vinyl