Praise Poems Vol. 10

Description

Tramp Records celebrates its 125th album with the 10th volume of the Praise Poems series, an exciting exploration of rare and overlooked grooves from the 1970s and 1980s. This new release brings together 16 carefully selected tracks, offering a rich palette of genres ranging from AOR (Whiz Kids, Ross Miller) to soul-jazz (Ernie Lewis Trio, Joe Bozzi Quintet), as well as Latin sounds reminiscent of Santana (Color Me Blu, Tribal Sinfonia). Among the gems, Fields of Laughter by Color Me Blu stands out as an absolute rarity, originally pressed on acetate in only two copies. The album culminates with the dreamy It's Good Not To Forget by the George Melvin Quintet, a track of captivating elegance in the spirit of Ramsey Lewis. Contrary to the trend where quality declines with a series' longevity, Praise Poems maintains its excellence through a rigorous approach. This volume highlights tracks that were often self-produced or released on small regional labels that lacked the resources to reach a wider audience. True to its mission of rediscovering musical treasures, Tramp Records offers a vibrant tribute to these overlooked artists, proving once again that innovation and authenticity transcend time and trends.