GIL SCOTT HERON/BRIAN JACKSON – IT’S YOUR WORLD
Gil Scott Heron is justifiably recognised as one of the most unique black music artists of all time. His music transgresses all musical barriers in the same way that Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye did

‘It’s Your World’ in my opinion stands out as one of Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson’s best ever albums. The whole original Double LP has a very live feel to it and certainly reflects the Jazzier side to Gil and Brian’s music to a greater extent than their other recorded material.  It comprises of four new studio cuts coupled with six live tracks which were recorded in Boston MA a couple of days before America’s Independence Day bicentennial celebrations in July 1976.

The live versions of ‘Home Is Where The Hatred Is’ and ‘The Bottle’ two of Heron’s most enduring songs really cook, both extended to over 12 minutes each. Gil added lyrics to the version of Alice Coltrane’s ‘Gospel Trane’ which highlights the jazz elements of the album. The live tracks also confirm how great the Midnight Band was.

‘It’s Your World’ is a phenomenal track with some great percussion, which is also very evident on ‘New York City’.  Victor Brown provides some great bluesy vocals to ‘Sharing’. the albums closer.

We are very proud to present ‘It’s Your World’ in our classic albums series.
The album has been re-mastered to a new standard and sounds incredibly fresh.

Laurence Prangell
September 2010.

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