James Blood Ulmer

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Are You Glad To Be In America? Used - LP - ROUGH 16 1980 UK Original. Appears Unplayed. James Blood Ulmer, Guitar; Amin Ali, Electric Bass; Ronald Shannon Jackson, Drums; C. Calvin Weston, Drums; David Murray, Tenor Sax; Oliver Lake, Alto Sax; Olu Dara, Trumpet; William Peterson, Rhythm Guitar. Tunes Are: "Layout," "Pressure," "Interview," "Jazz Is The Teacher (Funk Is The Preacher)" "See-Through," "Time Out," "T.V. Blues," "Light Eyed," "Revelation March" And "Are You Glad To Be In America." Appears Unplayed. Alternate Cover Art To Both U.S. And French Versions. more
	Are You Glad To Be In America? Used Import - ROUGH 16 1980 UK import original. "Are You Glad To Be In America?" is a seminal album by guitarist and vocalist James Blood Ulmer, released in 1980. Known for his distinctive blend of jazz, blues, and rock, Ulmer's work on this album is often associated with the free jazz movement, showcasing his innovative approach to guitar playing. The album features a raw and energetic sound, characterized by Ulmer's unique use of dissonance and rhythm. It includes contributions from several notable musicians, including Ronald Shannon Jackson on drums, who adds a dynamic and powerful percussion backdrop to Ulmer's intricate guitar work. The album's title track, "Are You Glad To Be In America?", stands out for its driving rhythm and political undercurrents, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time. The album remains an influential work in Ulmer's discography, highlighting his ability to transcend conventional genre boundaries. It captures a period in music history when artists were boldly experimenting with form and content, contributing to the evolution of jazz into the avant-garde. Ulmer's approach, often described as "harmolodic," draws from his collaboration with jazz legend Ornette Coleman and showcases a fearless exploration of musical possibilities. The album has been reissued multiple times, ensuring its availability to new generations of listeners who continue to appreciate its groundbreaking qualities. "Are You Glad To Be In America?" represents a crucial point in the fusion of jazz with other contemporary music styles, solidifying James Blood Ulmer's place as a pioneering figure in modern music. more
	Black Rock Used - LP - ARC 38285 1982 Original In Shrink Wrap. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. “Black Rock Was James Blood Ulmer's Second Columbia Album, A Follow-Up To The Previous Year's Free Lancing. This Was Also Blood's First Attempt To Take The Harmolodic Jazz Of Ornette Coleman And Marry It Directly To Rock's Visceral Appearance And Funk's In-The-Pocket Groove. Certainly All His Records From Captain Black On Displayed This Penchant In Varying Degrees, But All Were Linked To The Deep Exploration Of Harmolodic's Scalular Heights And Unknown Territories. Black Rock Is An In-Your-Face Amalgam Of Hard Rock And Punk Funk, Full Of Angular Riffs And Smokin' Rhythms And Popped Basslines Courtesy Of A Band That Included Drummers Grant Calvin Weston And Cornell Rochester; Rhythm Guitarist Ronnie Drayton, Who Freed Blood Up To Turn Riffs Inside Out And Solo At The Same Time -- Something He Does Live To This Day; Bassist Amin Ali; And Contributions From Sam Sanders On Saxes And Flutes And Vocals By Irene Datcher On One Cut……. Black Rock Is Among Blood's Strongest Records. As Tough As Are You Glad To Be In America And The Music Revelation Ensemble's No Wave, Yet More Accessible Than Either. This Is A Fitting Introduction To Blood Ulmer's Unique, Knotty, And Truly Original Guitar And Composition Style. Black Rock Is All Funk, Rock, Jazz, And Punk, Indivisible And Under A One World Groove.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	Free Lancing Used Import - 85224 1981 UK original. Gold promo stamped on back cover. Featuring David Murray, Oliver Lake and others. "Free Lancing" is an album by American guitarist James Blood Ulmer, released in 1981. This record marks Ulmer's first solo venture with major label Columbia Records and is considered a landmark in the genre of free funk—a fusion of free jazz and funk elements. The album showcases Ulmer's distinctive guitar style, which is characterized by a raw, blues-infused approach and an adventurous use of harmonics and dissonance. The music on "Free Lancing" is rhythmically intense and features complex, improvisational structures, underpinned by a strong rhythm section. The album consists of seven tracks, each highlighting Ulmer's innovative blending of styles. It features contributions from notable musicians such as drummer Ronald Shannon Jackson, bassist Amin Ali, and jazz keyboardist G. Calvin Weston. Standout tracks include "Where Did All the Girls Come From," which combines tight funk grooves with avant-garde jazz sensibilities, and "Jazz Is the Teacher," a track that underscores the album's blend of groove and experimentation. "Free Lancing" is widely regarded as a crucial work in Ulmer's discography and a significant influence on the development of genre-defying jazz music in the 1980s. more
	Freelancing Used - LP - ARC 37493 1981 US original. Strong VG++ copy. Featuring David Murray, Oliver Lake and others. more
	Freelancing Used - LP - ARC 37493 1981 Original Featuring David Murray, Oliver Lake And Others. Shrink Wrap Intact With Custom Hype Sticker. more
	Freelancing Used - LP - ARC 37493 1981 Original Featuring David Murray, Oliver Lake And Others. Appears Unplayed. more
	Live At The Caravan Of Dreams New - LP - CDP 85004 Sealed 1986 Original. more
	Live At The Caravan Of Dreams Used - LP - CDP 85004 Rare 1986 Original. Appears Unplayed. more