Billy Parker's Fourth World Freedom Of Speech (180g Import Vinyl LP)

180g Vinyl Mastered by Ray Staff and Pressed at Pallas

Anchored by the superb numbers "Get With It" and "Dance Of The Little Children," Freedom Of Speech is a stone cold deep spiritual jazz album originally released on Charles Tolliver's Strata-East label in 1975 and featuring mysterious leader/drummer/educator Billy Parker; husband and wife team Dee Dee (vocals) and Cecil Bridgewater (trumpet) plus Cecil's brother Ronald Bridgewater (tenor saxaphone); Lonnie Liston Smith's brother Donald Smith (piano, vocals); and Cecil McBee (bass). A rare and rewarding gem, Freedom Of Speech is as fine a document as any of the state of mid-70's jazz. This recording was culled from original tapes, expertly mastered by Ray Staff and pressed on the best Pallas 180g vinyl.

Musicians:
Billy Parker (drums)
Dee Dee Bridgewater (vocals)
Donald Smith (piano, vocals)
Ronald Bridgewater (tenor saxophone)
Cecil Bridgewater (trumpet)
Cecil McBee (bass violin)