Tumblack "Tumblack" 1978 rare French Afro Funk,Afrobeat,Afro Cosmic Disco,Gwo Ka in French Barclays Label
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A European Afro Disco Balearic crossover classic that was big even at the temple of white Rock & Pop Rave that was the Downham Tavern. Originally recorded in 1978.
Disco Tribal crossover supergroup composed of some of France finest musicians.....~
A truly special reissue of a fantastic and incredibly rare Afro-disco 12” from 1978, Tumblack - 'Caraiba / Invocation'. Originally released on the seminal French disco label Barclay, you'd be hard pressed to even find an original copy in the UK, let alone for a reasonable price, so it's high time an officially licensed, remastered reissue came around.
Taking the A side of this EP Stefano Ritteri provides a “Spaziale Version” of 'Caraiba' that seamlessly blends elements of African, Afrobeat, Funk and Disco styles, with segments that continually morph and evolve into new tracks. Irresistibly funky and percussive drumming patterns and melodies hypnotise the listener, with only the occasional outbreak of African chanting breaking up the grooves.
The B-side contains the original version of “Invocation” that is effectively one long drum track broken down into 7 segments that never drop a beat alongside the original version of 'Caraiba' in all it's glory.
As EP's go, this really does take the listener on a journey to Africa, via 1978 New York, and is a true one of a kind. And for all those sample-spotters out there, there's no end of complex drum patterns and basslines to dive into.....~
TUMBLACK & FRIENDS Lp produced and arranged by YVES HAYAT. Original French pressing on the BARCLAY label (91 024), from 1978. Cult item with Arpadys cosmic French Library session men Pierre Alain Dahan / Sauveur Malia / Slim Pezin and Marc Chantereau backing the West Indian Tumblack percussionists and chorus. Our soundclip opens with an edited down WAKA starting from the sonic syn - drum booms into most of side 2. Super-addictive instrumentation featuring delirious tribal percussion / thumping proto house 4/4 beats / spacey mini moog / synthesizers / clavinet / Arp Odyssey / fender rhodes / disco bass / jazzy sax / "feel good" horn section etc. Shades of the best French afro boogie with phased drums a la Klaus Weiss Niagara - Sangandongo and cool steel pan disco funk groove similar to the Boogsie Sharpe Phase II sound. The session also features the ethnic broken beats rhythm track / funky DJ tool INVOCATION which we stupidly forgot to record but you can hear on the net, for sure :)......~
Original french first pressing from 1978, produced and arranged by Yves Hayat. In this lp published with the help of Paco Rabanne features many well known musicians like Sauveur Malia, Pierre Alain Dahan, Marc Chanterau, Slim Pezin, who are also known under the name Arpadys, as well as the great Jacques Bolognesi, Toni Russo, and so on… The first side is full of tribal and afro percussions tunes, the other side contains the disco funk track "Caraiba" which starts with a long progressive intro with phasing drums effects, a 100% guarantee winner for club DJ mix, as well as "Chunga Funk" and some other heavily Arpadys influenced tracks.....~
Fantastic an extremely rare Afro-album from the 1978 album. Originally released on the seminal French label Barclay Discotheque, this album seamlessly combines African, Afro-beat, funk and disco elements with styles segments continually being transformed into each track . Irresistibly funky patterns and percussion of this album drums and melodies grandually hypnotize the listener, with sprouts of African origin only sing break the grooves. The B-side is effectively a long drum track divided into seven segments that never slow down. This album really takes the listener to a trip to Africa, through 1978 New York, and is one of a kind indeed. It is also a dream samples with an endless complex of drum patterns and bass lines to recycle. In our musical legacy Parlement represents the essence of the true verbena of the memory that united with Waka dilutes those works where they have not been able to listen to this track, Thanks to our genius and our talent. From French production, this group Afro was produced and arranged by Yves Hayat in the love and vital energy of Rabanne creator Paco...~
Line Up
Alto Saxophone – Patrick Bourgoin (tracks: B3, B4)
Bass – Sauveur Malia* (tracks: B1 To B6)
Clavinet, Piano [Acoustic] – Richard Lornac (tracks: B1 To B6)
Drums – Pierre Alain Dahan* (tracks: B1 To B6)
Drums [Bass Ka Drum] – Epiphane Quérin (tracks: A1 To A4)
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Philippe Saisse (tracks: B1 To B6)
Electronic Drums [Syndrum] – Jean-Paul Batailley (tracks: B1 To B6)
Guitar – Patrick Dupont (tracks: B3, B4), Slim Pezin (tracks: B3, B4)
Percussion – George "Jojo" Kancel* (tracks: A1 To A4), Marc Chantereau (tracks: B1 To B6), "Petit" Michel Peraire* (tracks: A1 To A4)
Percussion [Steel Drums] – Cyril Aventurin (tracks: B1 To B6)
Percussion, Drums [Medium Ka Drum] – Hector Ficadière (tracks: A1 To A4)
Percussion, Drums [Solo & Bass Ka Drums] – Daniel Losio (tracks: A1 To A4)
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Yves Hayat
Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey], Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Richard Lornac (tracks: B5)
Synthesizer [Mini-moog] – Philippe Saisse (tracks: B3, B4), Wally Badorou* (tracks: B5)
Tenor Saxophone – Francis Cournay* (tracks: B1 To B6)
Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi (tracks: B1 To B6)
Trumpet – Michel Barrot (tracks: B1 To B6), Toni Russo* (tracks: B1 To B6)
Vocals, Percussion, Drums [Bass Ka Drum] – Gérard Pitard (tracks: A1 To A4)
Vocals, Percussion, Drums [Solo & Bass Ka Drums] – Marcel Mania (tracks: A1 To A4)
Notes from back cover:
We want to express our everlasting gratitude to Paco Rabanne who gave us his time, love and life energy.
Without you Tumblack could not have been alive.
Thank you:
Yves, for the quality of your love and understanding. The supreme is shining within you.
Francis and Jean-Luc: you have been the perfect fellows.
The wonderfull musicians of Voyage for playing the right thing at the right time; Sauveur, your bass solo is outa sight.
Richard & Jean-Paul, the all cosmic Droids, keep your magic fingers crossed!
Phillippe Saisse for finding time to come and play with us so soulfully when you were on tour with Al Di Meola.
Francis Cournay for the "feel good" horn section.
Wally & Patrick of 3.14 for the funk!
And also, merci beaucoup,
Stella, Yvelise, Patricia, Ketty, Bob Marley, Julian (Junior) Marvin, Brother James, Ronnie Laws, Albert Koski, Eddie Barclay, Karl Lagerfeld, Guy, Le Palace, Wilson, Black Sugar, La Main Bleue, Les Mouches.
Our first album is dedicated to all our brothers in the Antilles and to every positive soul in the universe.
Dance now to the sound of the Ka Drum!!
Sauveur Malia, Pierre Alain Dahan, Marc Chantereau, Slim Pezin: courtesy of Sirocco Productions.
Wally Badorou, Patrick Dupont: courtesy of LM-Riviera Recording System.
Tumblack: any contact c/o Paco Rabanne 7 rue du Cherche-Midi 75006 Paris.
Tracklist
Francas 1:36
Invocation 4:59
Jubilé 5:54
Vaudou 4:09
Parlement 1:40
Waka 3:10
Caraïba (Intro) 1:06
Caraïba 3:47
Chunga Funk 4:23
Bateau La Passé 2:11
Tumblack "Tumblack" 1978 rare French Afro Funk,Afrobeat,Afro Cosmic Disco,Gwo Ka in French Barclays Label
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