William Parker, Long Hidden: The Olmec Series - 1h 5m 18s

Tracks & Durations

1. There Is a Balm In Gilead	6:16
2. Long Hidden, Part Two	0:52
3. Codex	7:05
4. El Puente Seco	3:55
5. Long Hidden, Part Three	3:19
6. Cathedral of Light	3:48
7. Compassion Seizes Bed-Stuy	5:08
8. Pok-a-tok	11:28
9. Espirito	1:18
10. Long Hidden, Part One	7:54
11. In Case of Accident [live]	14:08

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Review

"...Heading to a place where ecstasy supercedes intellect. A fascinating exploration of multiple sound worlds." - ALTERNATIVE PRESS

"A common myth says that holy men must speak in tongues. Take a quick tour through the world of William Parker, and you'll learn that this high priest of free improvisation can rock `n' roll with the best of `em...creating sounds, images and ideas that transcend time and place." - AllAboutJazz.com

William Parker's new album, Long Hidden, explores and expands on the ancient DNA/cultural codex that connects Africa to the Americas - reflecting Parker's long-abiding interest in and study of the continental connection between the Manding people of West Africa and the Olmec of ancient Mexico.

The album opens with an arrestingly spacious solo bass performance of the traditional hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead," one of Parker's favorites, and continues with music from three different sessions. Also features, fully off the grid, four tracks by The Olmec Group, composed of veteran sax player Dave Sewelson, formidable bass player and Billy Bang collaborator Todd Nicholson, and Omar Payano, Isaiah Parker, Gabriel Nunez and Luis Ramierez - all under 23 years old. These four tracks are the crux of the album - mysterious and entrancing sound poetry embracing the Caribbean and Middle Americas via inspiration drawn from the Great Stone Head of the Olmec.

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