THE JOHN BETSCH SOCIETY – Earth Blossom (Reissue) – LP – Deluxe 180g Vinyl

LP – 180g black vinyl with new vinyl mastering and lacquers cut by the great Frank Merritt of The Carvery. Original artwork printed on deluxe tip-on heavy cardboard sleeve. Only 1000 copies in this reissue pressing.

Reissue of this 1974 spiritual jazz classic by American drummer John Betsch, originally released on cult label Strata East, with new vinyl mastering and lacquers cut by the great Frank Merritt of The Carvery. Mastered to and from 1/4″ tape for added warmth and character. 180g black vinyl with original artwork printed on deluxe tip- on Heavy cardboard sleeve.

The definitive edition of this incredible album by drummer John Betsch and his Society. A must have for any spiritual jazz fan.

Limited edition of 1000 copies, don’t sleep on it!

Tracklist:

A1. Ode To Ethiopia [4:20]
A2. Earth Blossom [3:20]
A3. Open Pastures [4:35]
A4. Song For An Untitled Lady [3:50]

B1. Ra [5:58]
B2. Darling Doria [6:32]
B3. Get Up And Go [5:08]

Personnel:

John Betsch (drums, percussion)
Billy Puett (flute, alto fute, alto and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet)
Bob Holmes (piano, electric piano, percussion)
Ed ‘Lump’ Williams (electric bass, acoustic bass, percussion)
Jim Bridges (guitar, percussion)
Phil Royster (congas, percussion)