Name: Tori
Brand: Lloyd McNeill

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SJRLP487

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

1000

Release date

2021-07-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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5026328004877

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SJRCD487

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5026328104874

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lloyd McNeill

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Soul Jazz

Lloyd McNeill is a multidisciplinary artist, well known for his drawing and painting. He was born on April 12, 1935 in Washington, DC, USA and sadly passed away on November 5, 2021 in Brooklyn, NYC, USA. In addition to being a talented musician and composer, he was also a music anthropologist, poet, teacher, and producer.

During the 1960s, McNeill actively participated in the civil-rights movement while producing music for ballet performances as well as creating paintings and installations. His unique musical style combines jazz with Latin, Brazilian and African rhythms that he learned during his travels through Africa and Brazil. Throughout his career as a musician, he collaborated with notable artists such as Nina Simone, Naná Vasconcelos, Ron Carter, Cecil McBee, and many more.

Living in Paris in 1965 allowed McNeill to become friends with Picasso himself. This connection greatly influenced his artistic journey. His deep understanding of various cultures shaped not only his music but also his approach to visual arts. Lloyd McNeill's legacy encompasses not only his contributions to the world of music but also his impactful work as a painter and teacher.

Soul Jazz is a British jazz/funk/soul/reggae label that has become synonymous with quality music. Founded by Stuart Baker, it is closely associated with the iconic record shop The Sound of the Universe in Soho, London. Specializing in re-releasing music from around the world, Soul Jazz meticulously remasters each compilation to ensure high-quality sound. Vinyl enthusiasts will appreciate their extensive collection, which includes both new recordings and classic 12" singles. Keep an eye out for their diverse range of printed record labels on these releases, such as *Soul And Jazz Musical Industries*, *ENT.*, *Soul Jazz Records Co.*, or even the original record label name.

With its distinctive label code LC 2678 / LC 02678, Soul Jazz has established itself as a trusted source for discovering global musical treasures. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or soulful reggae enthusiast, this label offers something for everyone's taste.

Explore the captivating sounds curated by Soul Jazz and immerse yourself in a world of rhythm and melody that transcends borders and eras.

Soul Jazz Records reissue of this very rare album, first released as a private-press LP in 1978 on flautist Lloyd McNeill’s own Baobab Record label in Washington, DC. The album has been out-of-print for 43 years and is lovingly remastered by Soul Jazz Records.

Tori is a stunning album that blends Brazilian and Latin flavours with deep Spiritual Jazz. The album features a strong line up which includes legendary Brazilian figures such as Dom Um Romao, Nana Vasconcelos and Dom Salvador alongside jazz heavyweights such as Buster Williams, Howard Johnson, John La Barbera and more. These A-team musicians were all regulars in McNeill’s long-running and highly successful resident live group in New York, all set up to blend deep jazz, Brazilian and Latin music together.

Lloyd McNeill is an African-American flautist, painter, poet, and photographer born in Washington, D.C. in 1935. His multi- disciplinary creative life led to encounters and friendships with Nina Simone, Picasso, Eric Dolphy, Nana Vasconceles and other legendary cultural figures.

Lloyd McNeill’s hypnotic ‘Washington Suite’ was originally commissioned as a piece of music for the Capital Ballet Company, in Washington DC. McNeill grew up through the era of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and his life and work is a reflection of those ideals. In the mid-1960s he moved to France where he became friends with Picasso, working with a number of émigré-jazz musicians whilst living in Paris. In the late 1960s he taught jazz and painting workshops at the New Thing Art and Architecture Center in Washington. In the 1970s he travelled throughout Brazil and West Africa studying music and taught music anthropology in the US.

Tori

Music GB

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