Recorded in 1975, saturday night special features organ, electric piano and mellotron by bandleader lyman woodard alongside guitar and bass by ron english, with drums and percussion by. Explore releases from the lyman woodard organization at discogs. The lyman woodard organization dont stop the groove 1979. Black tshirt the lyman woodard organization saturday night special. Staff selections 2018 by various artists, released 07 december 2018 1. Woodards group groove out on some afrocuban styles, with fantastic mellotron and organ action from the leader. Saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization on.
We are very pleased to announce that anderson cooper originally scheduled for saturday, march 28th has agreed to reschedule his appearance at the 22nd mary and louis fusco distinguished lecture on saturday, september 12, 2020 at 7 p. So when lyman asked me, by the time he put another band together, he called me at home one day, he said, you gotta come down to cobbs, man. Saturday night special album sampler by bbe music from desktop or your mobile device. Fred woodard historical records and family trees myheritage. He was a vital part of the tropical tiki trend, with his signature mellow marimba and echoing bird calls. His neck aches from the dart as well as the awkward position he was in for most of the night. The photo is composed of articles found in bandleader lyman woodard. Download the lyman woodard organization saturday night special remastered 19752017 or any other file from music category. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special 1975. Saturday night special with bonus tracks cd hypnotic organ funk from lyman woodard an old bandmate of dennis coffey, and one of the shin dusty groove is chicagos online record store. The lyman woodard organization for the arts website. Historical records and family trees related to fred woodard. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special 2.
And im also sad to report on the death of detroits lyman woodard, who apart from a long career as a consummate organist, also put together one of the best hiphopalbumcoversbeforetherewashiphop ever. Justin nozuka, beatchild, the slakadeliqs the only difference feat. Ron trent, ron trent, lono brazil manchild in the promised land ron trent full vocal version10. He made recordings, appeared in films and provided the music for numerous radio shows, including your hit parade his name at birth was abraham simon. Saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization track listings disc. Saturday night special, an album by the lyman woodard organization.
Bbe414 in association with dj amir s 180 proof records, bbe is honoured to present another gem from the small yet. They have also lived in lebanon, or and salt lake city, ut plus 1 other location. But releases such as his 1975 saturday night special and the legacy of his namesake outfit, the lyman woodard organization, helped define motor citys. Party seven by the original rabbit foot spasm band, released 16 september 20 12 brand new and red hot tracks from the original rabbit foot spasm band. The lyman woodard organization s saturday night special is rightly heralded as a jazz fusion classic. The lyman woodard organization creative musicians 5. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special, released 17 november 2017 1. Saturday night special by lyman woodard organization youtube 0 05. Nov 27, 2017 the lyman woodard organisation saturday night special bbe records and 180 proof originally released in 1975 on the strata record label, saturday night special is an album which reflects the city in which it was recorded. Saturday night special the lyman woodard organization, lyman. Belle isle daze from saturday night special strata, 1975. Saturday night special, by the lyman woodard organization.
He lets his eyes drift upwards toward the night sky. A much better recording than his studio cult classic saturday night special, this live set laid the groundwork for the continuation of woodards career for decades to come, and showed his fellow detroiters that better days lay ahead. Saturday night special vinyl 2lp at, a better music store experience since 1999. Nevertheless, the original material is hardly hifi anyway, so in my opinion it doesnt detract from it that much if anything, the. As a music and vinyl addict, he created his own universe among.
Welcome to the lyman woodard organization for the arts website. The fostering of the creative spirit through the production and presentation of performances and exhibits in venues. Tickets jazz series spring john lyman center for the. Groovy piece of jazzfunk fusion by the lyman woodard organization reissued on cd and featuring 2 lost alternative mixes, courtesy of bbe. Cd only for dl versions please order from itunes or amazon 1. The lyman woodard organization creative musicians youtube. One of the most remarkable things about saturday night special, the 1975 debut album by the lyman woodard organisation, is how two musicians accompanied by various sessions drummers could make such a rich and layered set. Kris peterson music lyman woodard organization saturday night special alternate take. By the early 1900s almost every town in connecticut had a railroad line easily accessible, enabling travel among the towns and cities as well as across the nation.
Leonard king, lyman woodard, norma bell, ron english. Lyman woodard organization saturday night special cd. Our mission encompasses the fostering of the creative spirit through the production and presentation of performances and exhibits in venues accessible to all audiences. Group leader leonard king reflects on the legacy of jazz. After their chart topping sucess on quiet village, lyman soon branched out on his own and became a musical star in his own right. He and his brother, mike, changed their last name to lyman because they both thought it.
Saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization saturday night special is a jazzfusion classic from the 70s, full of crimefilm atmospherics, stabbing organs, and swooning strings. Carl perkins full concert 090985 capitol theatre official. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special saturday night special joy road belle isle daze creative musicians saturday night special alternate take ccheeba callen barnes con your mind dhelp me get away dsaturday night special lost alternative mix dbelle isle daze lost alternative mix. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the lyman woodard organization at the discogs marketplace. Born on 1932 in kauai, hawaii, lyman originally was the vibes player with 4 mallets in martin dennys 1950s exotica combo that played honolulus halekulani hotel.
Charles mingus orange was the color of her dress, then blue silk 4. Sound isnt as good as the bbe wax poetics reissue, as presumably it was done from an original pressing rather than the master tapes. Abe lyman august 4, 1897 october 23, 1957 was a popular bandleader from the 1920s to the 1940s. The lyman woodard organisation saturday night special bbe records and 180 proof originally released in 1975 on the strata record label, saturday night special is an album which reflects the city in which it was recorded. Ross blake golden spherics horse arm records dj psycut. The third result is lyman r wood age 30s in durham, nc. Social security death index ssdi fred woodard was born on june 19 1893. Saturday night special the lyman woodard organization. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special 7. On lyman woodards 1975 lp saturday night special strata.
The title track has a portentous soundtrack feel to it bleak and. Saturday night special is certainly a contemporary jazz cult classic album if there ever was one. Saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization. The title track has a portentous soundtrack feel to it bleak and full of drama in equal measure its also. Lyman woodward organization saturday night special reissue cd. Apr 24, 2010 saturday night special licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of bbe music. In association with dj amirs 180 proof records, bbe is honoured to. Ron trent manchild in the promised land ron trent full vocal version 3. John lyman center for the performing arts ticketing.
Saturday night special licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of bbe music. With topnotch guitarist ron english, saxophonist norma jean bell. Possibly the best known of stratas releases, the lyman woodard organizations saturday night special is rightly heralded as a jazz fusion classic. Recorded in 1975 and reissued by wax poetics in 2009, this album is aptly regarded as a jazzfusion classic. In the 1970swoodard formed his own trio, initially with don davis and formally with motown session guitarist dennis coffey and drummer melvin davis.
With guitarist robert lowe and saxophonist allan barnes, who would both go on to national acclaim as leaders, the organization was a powerhouse in live performance not to be denied, and for sure a solid. Creative musicians keep on rollin right along on the joyful sounds of saturday night special. The lyman viaduct, a technological marvel archives and. The lyman viaduct is a technological marvel, showing the great lengths americans went to to take advantage of the most powerful mode of transportation of the time. Join us for the entire jazz series and enjoy more great shows, get the best seats, and save big off the single ticket prices. Lyman is related to amanda m wood and laura rigby wood as well as 5 additional people. The lyman woodard organization dont stop the groove. But releases such as his 1975 saturday night special and the legacy of his namesake outfit, the lyman woodard organization, helped define motor citys lesserknown jazzfunk heritage. From the late 1960s, woodard recorded with a number of motown acts, and served as musical director for martha and the vandellas. Select this result to view lyman r woods phone number, address, and more. Lyman woodard organization for the arts home facebook.
Italys gabriele poso recently delivered his roots of soul album, and such was the response, theyve now decided to release a remix edition a night with you is remixed by yoruba twice. Woodard was in his prime, determined that his idea was singular, and went beyond souljazz into a realm where only he could claim ownership. We print with plastisol inks for a long lasting finish. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special youtube. Lyman woodard organization saturday night special original mix7.
He made recordings, appeared in films and provided the music for numerous radio shows, including your hit parade. Its simple instrumentation and fusion of jazz, afrocuban, and rhythm and blues echoes a city in the beginnings. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special 2001. Reissue of the lyman woodard organisations amazing classic saturday night special lp from 1975. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
Download the lyman woodard organization saturday night. The last thing he sees is the grey smog swirling angrily above him before he loses consciousness. The lyman woodard organization discography discogs. The lyman woodard organizations 1975 jazz fusion record saturday night special is one of the jewels in the crown of the cult strata label, whose catalogue bbe are in the process of selectively reissuing. Us import or bbe double vinyl edition with bonus tracks. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special vinyl. The lyman woodard organization saturday night special alternative take 6. Saturday night special, an album by the lyman woodard organization on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Nov 20, 2017 recorded in 1975, saturday night special features organ, electric piano and mellotron by bandleader lyman woodard alongside guitar and bass by ron english, with drums and percussion by. But releases such as his 1975 saturday night special and the legacy of his namesake outfit, the lyman woodard organization, helped define. Its no coincidence that the album cover for saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization bears the image of cigarette papers, cash, and a pistol.
Saturday night special cd hypnotic organ funk from lyman woodard an old bandmate of dennis coffey, and one of the shin dusty groove is chicagos online record store. The lyman woodard organization dont stop the groove 1979 reissue 2015. Welcome reissue for this always in demand, seminal jazz fusion album, the sparsity and lofi nature of the recording adds another layer of atmosphere to an album drenched in suspense, mystery and surprise. Saturday night special by the lyman woodard organization, released 17 november 2017 1. Lyman woodard organization saturday night special alternate. Tim awakens sometime in the early hours of morning. Group leader leonard king reflects on the legacy of jazzfunk pioneer lyman woodard. Our tshirts are produced in limited quantities and professionally screenprinted by hand. Sold out rescheduled saturday september 12, at 7pm. Recorded in 1975, saturday night special features organ, electric piano and mellotron by bandleader lyman woodard alongside guitar and bass by ron english, with drums and percussion.