NEW RELEASE COMING IN JANUARY 2021
This production of music from the Tribe features various concepts of
musical families living in Detroit communities and surrounding areas.
Detroit is known all over the world for Be-Bop Jazz as well as Motown, R&B,
Soul and other genres of music. This latest production and offering illuminates the
African diaspora whom emanated from West Africa, such as Guinea- Bissau and
Senegal, which are part of the culture fabric of Detroit. Also, we are reflecting the
intellectual ideas on education and expanded consciousness of the indigent
communities and the future of the youth in Detroit as well as the world. Pathe
Jassi vocalist and bass player, from Senegal Africa created Siera and
Samoulén Khalé Yi, that talks about love and the future of our youth.
The compositions I wrote for this entree of music was well supported by
very skilled musicians, who brought my ideals to life. The featured
composers such as my wife Pamela Wise and Rev. Mbiyu Chui (William K. Moore)
created inspiring, prolific musical poses, such as music compositions with poetry.
They created “Revolution” that summaries contemporary events and
realities of today’s and contrasting with tradition. Also, Rev. Chui
expresses the idea in poetry that we are the “Educators”. Miche Braden
sings an original composition, "Get Up Off Your Knees," written by yours
truly, which expresses self determination and taking control of one’s destiny
and future. Pathe Jassi joins her with chants of creole Portages. The Tribe
production is an expression of work that reflects a positive projection of the
future. Our master percussionist Gregory “Greco” Freeman made his
transition from this earthly realm after recording this project. He will be greatly
missed, but never forgotten.
Wendell Harrison • www.wendellharrison.com
You can listen to a few samples on SoundCloud by clicking on the SoundCloud link above.
All songs composed and arranged by Wendell Harrison except for
REVOLUTION poetry by Mbiyu Chui (William K. Moore)
Pamela (Samiha) Wise-music
EDUCATORS poetry by Mbiyu Chui (William K. Moore) & music
by Wendell Harrison
SIERA & SAMOULÉN KHALÉ YI composed by Pathe Jassi
for JassiKunda Productions
1. Turn Around - 6:26
2. Educators - 3:35
3.Woo In Tribute (Tribute to Kresge Eminent Artist Marie Woo) - 6:45
4. Get up off Your Knees - 6:14
5. First Love - 5:33
6. Siera - 4:08
7. Revolution - 5:10
8. Saga Of a Carrot - 5:33
9. What’s Up - 5:55
10. Samoulén Khalé Yi - 5:17
11. Wandering Thoughts - 7:30
more recordings by Wendell harrison
Discography
AS A LEADER
An Evening With The Devil (Tribe Records, 1972)
A Message From The Tribe with Phil Ranelin (Tribe Records, 1973)
Dreams Of A Love Supreme (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1979)
Organic Dream (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1981)
Birth Of A Fossil (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1985)
Reawakening (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1985)
Wait Broke The Wagon Down (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1987)
The Carnivorous Lady (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1988)
Fly By Night (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1990)
Forever Duke (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1991)
Live In Concert (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1992
Something For Pops with Harold McKinney (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1993)
Rush & Hustle (WenHa/Enja Records, 1994)
The Battle Of The Tenors with Eddie Harris (WenHa/Enja Records, 1998)
Eighth House • Riding With Pluto (Entropy Records, 2002)
Urban Expressions with Jean Carne (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 2004)
It's About Damn Time (Tribe/Rebirth Records, 2011)
Get Up Off Your Knees (Tribe Records, 2020)
AS A PRODUCER
Hometown: Detroit Sessions 1990 - 2014 - Tribe (Strut Records, 2019)
A New Message From The Tribe - Pamela Wise (Tribe Records, 2016)
Kindred Spirits - Pamela Wise (Tribe Records, 2015)
Songo Festividad - Pamela Wise with Jerry Gonzalez and Wendell Harrison (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 1994)
Negre Con Leche - Pamela Wise (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 2001)
Pamela's Club - Pamela Wise (WenHa/Rebirth Records, 2006)
Marion Hayden - Marion Hayden (Equinox Mansion Records, 2006)
APPEARS ON
Hank Crawford - Dig These Blues (Atlantic Records, 1965)
Hank Crawford - After Hours (Atlantic Records, 1966)
Hank Crawford - Mr. Blues (Atlantic Records, 1967)
Hank Crawford - Double Cross (Atlantic Records, 1967)
Greg Dykes - The Prince Of Peace 1968
Phil Ranelin - The Time Is Now! (Tribe Records, 1973)
Harold McKinney - Voices and Rhythms Of The Creative Profile (Tribe Records, 1974)
Marcus Belgrave - Gemeni II, (Tribe Records, 1974)
Phil Ranelin - Vibes From The Tribe (Tribe Records, 1976)
William Odell Hughes - Crusing (WenHa Records 1983)
McKinfolk LIVE At The Seregeti - (Rebirth/McKinney Arts, 1996)
Michigan Jazz Masters - Urban Griots - 1998
Telefon Tel Aviv - Map Of What Is Effortless - 2004
Phil Ranelin - Inspiration - 2004
Slicker - We All Have A Plan - 2004
Proof - Grown Man Shit - 2005
Proof - Searching For Jerry Garcia - 2005
John Arnold - Style and Pattern - 2006
Amp Fiddler - Afro Strut - 2007
Carl Craig - Paris Live (Planet E Records, 2007)
Tribe Rebirth (Planet E Records, 2007)
Sean Blackman - In Transit - 2009
Will Sessions - Kindred - 2010
Doug Hammond - Tenant (Rose Records, 2007)
John Lindberg - BC3 - Born In An Urban Ruin - 2016)
Gayelynn McKinney - McKinfolk- The New Beginning - 2018