Noah HOWARD - Space Dimension 1970

Noah HOWARD - Space Dimension 1970
30 AM 6108.

Jazz

Slightly strange session, with regular Howard/Wright/Few drummer Muhammed Ali replaced on most tracks by Art Taylor.  Actually, Taylor wasn't averse to collaborating with the "new thing" Paris-based exiles at the time and there's a degree of give-and-take in so far as the others rein in some of their more extreme tendencies (contrast the single track with Ali which is much more in the ecstatic vein).
Losing some of the group's density isn't wholly a bad thing - letting the ideas of the horns (and what Few actually plays) come through much more clearly than on some of their other sessions (which sometimes seemed to prioritise excitement over invention).
By no means the incompatibility that first appearances suggest.
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Drums- Art Taylor
Drums on "Church Number Nine"- Muhammad Ali
Piano- Bobby Few
Saxophone [Alto]- Noah Howard
Saxophone [Tenor]- Frank Wright
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A1. Space Dimension
    Composed By - N. Howard
    Drums - Art Taylor
A2. Viva Black 
    Composed By - N. Howard
    Drums - Art Taylor
A3. Church Number Nine
    Composed By - F. Wright
    Drums - Muhammad Ali
B1. Song For Poets 
    Composed By - N. Howard
    Drums - Art Taylor
B2. Blues For Thelema 
    Composed By - N. Howard
    Drums - Art Taylor
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Noah HOWARD - Quartet 1966

Noah HOWARD - Quartet 1966
ESP 1031

Jaz

In this pivotal recording in the development of early avant garde jazz, Howard proves himself as an innovator who boldly goes where Ornette Coleman, Marion Brown, or Frank Wright did not fear to tread. His alto saxophone sound and ideas clearly mirror Coleman, reaching for upper atmospheric, warp signatures, and also playing warm lyrical phrases. This is a free-bop excursion with raw trumpeter Ric Colbeck, well-regarded but undermixed bassist Scotty Holt, and unheralded drummer Dave Grant. Four pieces comprise this disc totaling just under 30 minutes, with no alternate takes or previously unissued material tacked on. "Henry's Street" (perhaps for Henry Grimes) starts with a repeated four-note phrase which merges to free-bopping lines with Grant swinging hard. This is where Howard's sound can be favorably compared to that of Coleman, as he uses clipped phrasings and upper register sonic blasts. A hefty, audible bass solo from Holt and cavalry military quotes from alto and trumpet conclude this ear opener. "Apotheosis" and "Apotheosis, Extension I" are quite dissimilar. The former is reminiscent of Coleman/Don Cherry approximate themes in a solemn, soulful unison tack leading into impressive interplay between the horns; the latter is a free, bluesy statement followed by soulfelt blowing and highly intense squawking. "And About Love" is lighter with its loose, compact, and fragmented associations. Grant's drumming is more urgent underneath the surface while Howard and Colbeck play sweet and sour segments leading to a free ending which is simultaneously raw, rambunctious, and highly concentrated in melody. Over the years Howard has become a tragically neglected figure, but remains a European-based icon who still records and occasionally visits the States. This is his debut recording, and a stark reminder of how he was in on the ground floor of this progressive movement.
By Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide.
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Noah Howard- Alto Sax,
Ric Colbeck- Trumpet,
Scotty Holt- Bass,
Dave Grant- Percussion.
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A1. Henry's Street 7:22 
A2. Apotheosis 6:57 
B1. Apotheosis Extension I 8:21 
B2. And About Love 7:09
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Noah HOWARD - Traffic 1983

Noah HOWARD - Traffic 1983
RF 2005
Recorded June 10 1980

Jazz

Flow in psychology means oneness between you and your doing. Flow in Noah Howard's music means high-density: this is exceeding all boundaries of categorization. A complete magic circle cast by New Orleans born Noah Howard who has travelled from his roots Dixieland, Gospel and Free Jazz through the wonderland the worlds music and funk.
Listen to Noah Howard, Free-Jazz-legend of the sixties, resuscitating his favorite musical terrain in the 90's. Spirited, sensual and energetic.
Noah Howard, born in 1943, New Orleans, USA, Musical training since childhood. Professional musician since 1960.
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Noah Howard- Alto Sax
Bobby Few- Piano
Joe Maka- Soprano Sax
Clint Jackson- Trumpet
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A1.Lovers
A2.Traffic One
A3.Red Star
B1.Never Be The Same Again
B2.Donkey Dance
B3.Two Lovers' Hill
B4.Traffic Two
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Noah HOWARD - Space Dimension 1970

Noah HOWARD - Space Dimension 1970
AM 6108

Jazz

Slightly strange session, with regular Howard/Wright/Few drummer Muhammed Ali replaced on most tracks by Art Taylor. Actually, Taylor wasn't averse to collaborating with the "new thing" Paris-based exiles at the time and there's a degree of give-and-take in so far as the others rein in some of their more extreme tendencies (contrast the single track with Ali which is much more in the ecstatic vein).

Losing some of the group's density isn't wholly a bad thing - letting the ideas of the horns (and what Few actually plays) come through much more clearly than on some of their other sessions (which sometimes seemed to prioritise excitement over invention).
By no means the incompatibility that first appearances suggest.
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Piano- Bobby Few
Saxophone [Alto]- Noah Howard
Saxophone [Tenor]- Frank Wright
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A1. Space Dimension 5:40
Composed By - N. Howard
Drums - Art Taylor
A2. Viva Black 6:50
Composed By - N. Howard
Drums - Art Taylor
A3. Church Number Nine 9:10
Composed By - F. Wright
Drums - Muhammad Ali
B1. Song For Poets 6:10
Composed By - N. Howard
Drums - Art Taylor
B2. Blues For Thelema 13:20
Composed By - N. Howard
Drums - Art Taylor
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