Spark/Fire by Jamaaladeen Tacuma

One evening in 2016, Jamaaladeen Tacuma invited two of his musical heroes Henry Grimes and Odean Pope for a meeting with Philadelphia’s young lions of the avant garde , Justin Faulkner., Nazir Ebo and Heru Shabaka Ra. This cross generational musical meeting brought about an exchange of musical ideas that were not encumbered by a pre arranged and planned out compositions. The musicians spent no time discussing what would be played , or what should be played. The cumulative creative energy of the 50 decades of living as African American Musicians as keepers of the mythical music language sparked and launched the music into a cosmic journey that only true masters of their craft could embark on . During a listening session Jamaaladeen asked Henry Grimes what he would like to name the album . He replied “Spark/Fire” . This album is dedicated to both Henry Grimes and James G. Spady award winning journalist and historian who spent the evening interviewing the performers Both Henry and James passed away during the 2020 Covid 19 Pandemic.

Tracklist

1.	Ignition	20:06

2.	Ode to JB	18:36

3.	Moroccan Love	9:43

Credits

released August 30, 2022

Henry Grimes- Double Bass, Violin
Odean Pope- Saxophone
Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Double Bass, Electric Bass
Tim Motzer- Guitar, Electronics
Heru Shabaka Ra- Trumpet
Justin Faulkner- Drums
Nazir Ebo - Drums, Flute
Produced by Jamaaladeen Tacuma for Jam All Productions
Associate Producer Rahima Tacuma
Recorded by Eric Bogacz
Recorded at 1k Recording Studios Philadelphia PA
Mixed By Tim Motzer
Mastered By Sean Svadlenak
CD Design & Photography Sound Evidence

Stereo Placement
Jamaaladeen & Justin Left Speaker
Henry Grimes & Nazir Ebo Right Speaker
Heru Shabaka-ra Left Speaker Odean Pope Right Speaker
Tim Motzer Left Speaker

Published By: Jamaaladeen Music/ASCAP, One K Music Co./BMI, GrimesTimes BMI, Heru Shabaka -ra /ASCAP
Limu Publishing Co./ASCAP Justin Faulkner Publishing/ASCAP, Nazir Ebo Publishing/ ASCAP

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