Coleman Hawkins – Soul (Vinyl LP, Prestige Records, US Issue, 1984) – EX / EX Dance/ Electronica The Green Album captures Ali

The Green Album captures Ali Farka Touré at his expressive peak

Bamba and his group benefited from a new openness toward local music on the state-run radio network Radio Mali

it flows as one seamless

This is still funk with an alien other worldliness the likes of which George Clinton never envisioned

Coleman Hawkins – Soul (Vinyl LP, Prestige Records, US Issue, 1984) – EX / EX Dance/ Electronica The Green Album captures AliA relaxed, blues inflected jazz session that highlights Hawkins warm tenor tone and lyrical phrasing. The playing favours mid tempo swing and melodic clarity, with understated rhythm section support throughout. Its an easy, grounded record that leans into feel and expression over flash. Vinyl LP in EX EX condition.