Spiritual Jazz 17 - Saba - Mps

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Spiritual Jazz 17 SABA MPS celebrates an essential chapter in jazz history, where innovation, diversity and authenticity converged under the banner of the German labels SABA and MPS. Founded on the ambitious vision of Andreas Brunner-Schwer, these labels opened their doors to artists from around the world, transcending geographical and stylistic boundaries to give birth to universal music. In the 1960s and 1970s, these labels established themselves as European pioneers, offering a dynamic alternative to American giants like Blue Note and Impulse. Their rich and eclectic catalog embraced all facets of jazz: swing, bop, avant-garde, fusion, and of course, spiritual jazz. This open-mindedness, fueled by a desire to let artists fully express their creativity, gave rise to unforgettable works. This 17th volume highlights contributions from iconic artists such as Elvin Jones, Nathan Davis, Pedro Iturralde, Hideo Shiraki and many others. These musicians, from the Americas, Europe and Asia, found in SABA and MPS a space where their ideas could thrive without compromise. As Friedheim Schulz points out, the musicians had carte blanche: "They really played what they wanted, and it showed in their music."