Stanley Cowell – Musa: Ancestral Streams: Strata East (180g Vinyl LP)

Stanley Cowell’s Musa: Ancestral Streams on 180g LP. Mastered From the Original Analog Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed at RTI. Mack Avenue / Strata East series

Featuring stunning solo piano work by Strata-East co-founder Stanley Cowell, Musa: Ancestral Streams is a landmark album in jazz, celebrated for its intimacy and innovation. Recorded in 1974, it stands as one of the most significant solo piano albums of its time, blending jazz with classical, African, and Eastern influences. Cowell’s pioneering use of both electric and acoustic piano expands the expressive range of the instrument, creating a deeply personal and spiritual experience. Musa: Ancestral Streams is a cornerstone of the Strata-East discography, reflecting the label’s commitment to artistic freedom and genre-defining works. It not only highlights Cowell’s extraordinary vision as a musician but also exemplifies Strata-East’s role in championing boundary-pushing, artist-produced records.

For the first time ever, this pioneering solo work from the famed pianist will be available on 180-gram vinyl. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio with audio transferred directly from the original analog tapes, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Nate Chinen and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Side A:

1. Abscretions
2. Equipoise
3. Prayer for Peace
4. Emil Danenberg from “Illusion Suite”

Side B:

1. Maimoun from “Illusion Suite”
2. Travelin’ Man
3. Departure No. 1
4. Departure No. 2
5. Sweet Song