Description
2021 reissue, 12″ LP, Strut.
Late Philadelphia reedman Byard Lancaster’s lesser known classic ‘My Pure Joy’ was recorded for the Black Fire label in 1992. Backed by a band made up of fellow Philly musicians such as percussionist Keno Speller and Baba Robert Crowder, other influential figures like Tunde Kuboye also featured and help to lend it its richly musical, afro drenched sound. Full grooves, trademark flutes and plenty of spiritual, positive vibes abound throughout the tracks which surfaced as one of the label’s final CD releases in 1995 and has never before appeared on vinyl. – Juno
