Phil Ranelin

Infinite Expressions

ORGM-2233

$25.00

Album Release date is February 25, 2022
Renowned trombonist and co-founder of Detroit's famed TRIBE Records, Phil Ranelin, is back with his first album in a decade. A master trombonist of the J.J. Johnson tradition, Ranelin’s career has spanned over five decades with ten records as a solo artist, four as a Freddie Hubbard sideman, session recordings for Motown, and work with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Telefon Tel Aviv. At 82 years old, Ranelin proves that he still has much to offer with “Infinite Expressions”, a work that showcases his unique style both as a player and composer. Includes digital download.

TRACK LIST
1. Spirit of Dolphy
2. Infinite Expressions
3. In the Time Being
4. One More Blues
5. In Time With The Times (Movements 1-7)
6. Blues For Paula
7. A Weaver of Dreams
8. One More Blues
PHIL RANELIN – Trombones & Cow Bell
MICHAEL ALVIDREZ – Acoustic Bass (Tracks 2 & 3)
ANDRE BEASLEY – Drums
IAN MARTIN – Acoustic Bass (Tracks 1, 5 & 6)
CARLOS NIÑO – Various Percussions
HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Engineered by JESSE PETERSON, September 17, 2020 at The Hearing Room
Additional Project Engineers: EDDIE RESTO, MICHAEL ALVIDREZ
Mixing Engineer: LEE RAY
Mixing Consultant: DAWAN MUHAMMAD / LIFEFORCE RECORDS
Mastering Engineer: YAYO MORALES (CSL Studios)
Front Cover Art: DONOVAN VIM CRONY
Album Cover Layout & Graphics: YAYO MORALES & ALEX TENTA
Album Design: YAYO MORALES & PHIL RANELIN
Back Cover Photo: JOE LARUSSO
Inside photo: CHUCK KOTON
Project Consultant: CARLOS NIÑO
Produced by PHIL RANELIN "As the year 2020 approached, a number of exciting plans were in the works for me to continue my yearlong 80th Birthday Tour that had successfully kicked off on May 26th, 2019. But on February 2nd , 2020, I played my one & only concert of the year! Because in March of 2020, the worldwide shutdown and ban of all live musical performances sadly became a way of life. Music, and live music in particular, is one of the true phenomenons of our very existence, so to have it eliminated effects each and every one of us leaving a void and disrupting & severing some of the most vital elements of the human spirit! On a personal level & due to my DNA I was compelled to seek out a solution for me to remain creative,positive and sane! So in September of 2020, after spending 5 agonizing months in isolation and musical lock down, I decided to uplift my spirits by launching a solo recording project. I wasn’t sure how I would do it, or even if I were in enough shape to do it. I dug down deep for strength & the courage that was needed to began the process of creating a lasting piece of Art After discussing the idea with some of my close fans and friends , I was inspired to precede; the problem though was ,with the exception of playing a couple of numbers one night at a beautiful gathering in Malibu , I hadn’t played with anyone in 5 months, so it still took a lot of soul searching to actually go forward! Time is a ever changing ever evolving never ceasing constant, In the 1970’s I composed a album entitled “The Time Is Now”, so once again time is the theme, motivation & inspiration for a Phil Ranelin project All of the positive flow of energy and love that surrounded me, gave me the courage to precede with the idea of recording a album that would represent a 2020 version of myself; “INFINITE EXPRESSIONS” is in fact , a true labor of Love! So with guidance from the ultimate source, the most high, I was able to complete the project that hopefully you are listening to right now! All of my life I have had spiritual guidance & protection that has allowed me to stay the course and persevere, this project is no different! THANK YOU GOD!"

PHIL RANELIN, FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles is a four LP box set from Tribe Records co-founder Phil Ranelin, celebrating a trio of LA club performances from 1978-1981 which remain especially significant to the visionary trombonist. Backed by a young Billy Childs on piano, Ralph Penland on drums, and Tony Dumas on bass, Ranelin was in peak form as a player and bandleader during this period. This is particularly true of one specific outing at the now shuttered Maiden Voyage in Los Angeles on July 19, 1981, which is presented in full within this set. The audio was restored from decades old cassette tapes which have never been heard until now. A master trombonist of the J.J. Johnson tradition, Ranelin’s career has spanned over five decades with eleven records as a solo artist, four as a Freddie Hubbard sideman, session recordings for Motown, and work with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Telefon Tel Aviv. The release is available everywhere on January 26th as a 4 LP box set, three CD set, and digital download.

Tracklist:
LP 1
A1 He The One We All Knew
A2 Vibes From The Tribe (Part 1)
B1 Vibes From The Tribe (Part 2)
B2 Of Times Gone By

LP 2
A1 Bye Bye Blackbird
B1 Saint Thomas

LP 3
A1 I Love You
B1 Love Dream
B2 Just The Way You Are

LP 4
A1 A Night In Tunisia
A2 He The One We All Knew
B1 Bye Bye Blackbird
B2 Birdlike

Volumes 1-3 & Volume 4 A1: Recorded live at the Maiden Voyage (July 19, 1981) by Charles Moore
Volume 4 A2: Recorded live at the Sound Room (December 1978) by Phil Ranelin
Volume 4 B1-2: Recorded live at Two Dollar Bill's (1980) by Phil Ranelin

Editing and Tape Restoration Coordination by Carlos Niño
Tape Restoration and Mixing by Andy Kravitz at Studio 4 West, Venice, California

Mastered by Kern Haug

Design & Layout by Mitch Rossiter

Very special thanks to Jesse Peterson for Archival Coordination and Support

Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison

Tribe 2000

ORGM-2312

$44.00

Tribe 2000 is a performance featuring Tribe Records founders Phil Ranelin (trombone) and Wendell Harrison (saxophone). The release is a celebration of Ranelin and his accomplished career, with four out of its five compositions being penned by him. Recorded in 2000, the session reunited the nucleus of the influential Detroit label at the behest of Harrison, while also bringing numerous seasoned side musicians into the fold to flesh out the arrangements. The project underscores the brilliance of one of the most innovative collectives in jazz music, and is out everywhere October, 18, 2024.

Tracklist:
A1 He The One We All Knew
B1 Senate and Thirteenth
C1 Third Encounter
D1 Cold Duck
D2 Freddie’s Groove

Sides A-C Personnel:
Phil Ranelin - Trombone
Wendell Harrison - Saxophone
Marcus Belgrave - Trumpet
Harold McKinney - Piano
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
George Davidson - Drums

Side D Personnel:
Phil Ranelin - Trombone
Wendell Harrison - Saxophone
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
Pamela Wise - Piano
Tom Starr - Drums
John Arnold - Guitar

Executive Producer: Wendell Harrison

Mastered by Dave Gardner, DSG Mastering

Design by D. Norsen

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