Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CELL6126

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060767443569

Total Cap

Black LP

CELL6126C

White

Extended format: Yes

5060767444481

White LP

CELL6126CD

2023-05-05

5060767443576

Artist

Ginger Baker

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Charly

Ginger Baker was an English drummer, best known for his work with the legendary rock band Cream. Born on August 19, 1939 in Lewisham, London, England, he made a significant impact on the music scene until his passing on October 6, 2019.
Baker's unique drumming style and powerful stage presence earned him a reputation as one of the greatest drummers in rock history. He collaborated closely with bassist Jack Bruce, forming a formidable rhythm section that propelled Cream to international success.
In addition to his work with Cream, Baker also contributed to various other musical projects throughout his career. He formed bands such as Ginger Baker Trio and Ginger Baker's Air Force, showcasing his versatility across different genres.

Back In Stock

Horses And Trees is the second solo album by “rock’s first superstar drummer” Ginger Baker of Cream fame. Made in New York in 1985 and released on Celluloid Records in 1986, this 6-track instrumental masterpiece was recorded in collaboration with producer Bill Laswell.

“I went to find Ginger Baker, in Tuscany. I said I have a project for you… He lived in the mountains with olive trees, dogs, and horses, no electricity, it was very rough. I said I want to bring you to New York, we’re gonna record something. I talked about Africa a lot with him because I was just starting my work in Africa. It was interesting… I bought him to New York for PIL, John Lydon, and we had a great connection. While he was here, we said let's do some other stuff… ‘Horses And Trees’ came up, let's do a record on Ginger…” Bill Laswell

The album became a showcase for an impressive line-up of guest musicians which reads like a list of the Laswell all-stars. Even when pared down to an all-rhythm trio on ‘Mountain Time’, Baker, although undeniably effective, remains the big beat behind Daniel Ponce and Aiyb Dieng’s percussive display. ‘Uncut’ finds the likes of Bernie Worrell, Shankar and Laswell in fine form, taking solos like a jazz combo. ‘Dust To Dust’ is the only piece composed solely by Baker, a set with a repeated section that sounds like an alien hoe-down with world music undertones. Laswell alumni and hip-hop pioneer Grandmixer D.ST (of ‘Rock It’ fame) returns, delivering slashes from his turntable to provide the sort of genre-bending texture for which Laswell and Celluloid are known.

Ginger Baker, while never caught stealing the show on any track, looms large. Newly remastered so all the finer details of Baker’s rhythmic expertise can be fully appreciated, this reissue of Horses And Trees is an undoubted highlight in Baker’s expansive discography.

Horses And Trees

Music US