recordings by WENDELL HARRISON

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https://orgmusiclabel.bandcamp.com/album/tribe-2000

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. 

 released October 18, 2024                          

Tracks 1-3:
Phil Ranelin - Trombone
Wendell Harrison - Saxophone
Marcus Belgrave - Trumpet
Harold McKinney - Piano
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
George Davidson - Drums
 

Tracks 4 & 5:
Phil Ranelin - Trombone
Wendell Harrison - Saxophone
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
Pamela Wise - Piano
Tom Starr - Drums
John Arnold - Guitar             

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