Monday, April 14, 2008

Ambiance

Ambiance - Ebun DaMon DMRS-365 (1979)

Ambiance was a little known jazz fusion group out of Los Angeles who recorded on the small independent DaMon label. Their style incorporates Brazilian and Latin flavours with a righteous and soulful afrocentric jazz edge. Members include Daoud (Alto Sax, lute, Shekere, Flexitone, Agogo, Soprano Sax, etc..), Bob Selvin (Keyboards), Peter Lainson (Guitar, Tambourine), Paul Olguin (Bass), John Delatore (Drums), Sarah Flynn (Vocals) and Elisa Jones (Vocals).

I was prompted to remember this LP after seeing the compilation shared over at http://ileoxumare.blogspot.com - I think you'll agree this album is as strong in depth as that compilation - a solid listen right through without one weak track. A great record and one that deserves more than to languish in obscurity...

1) Bossa Monife
2) After June
3) Camouflage
4) O.F.C.
5) Ebun
6) Turnaround
7) Last Tango

16 comments:

Quimsy said...

http://rapidshare.com/files/107383305/Ambiance_-_Ebun__1979_.zip

Mr. Shyloc said...

Thank you a lot again for your work and for this.

Anonymous said...

This made my day! I provided some info about Drift Up to Space over at
ileoxumare. I heard that lp almost 30 years ago (yikes) and never thought I'd ever see another Ambience album again!


If any others turn up:

Into a new journey
Gida-gida/tight & tidy
Drift Up to Space

... I'd love to hear them! I really love the sound of this group. Thanks again!

Anonymous said...

Nice one! Sounds fresh and original. Thanks.
Jur.

giusan said...

Hi Quimsy, thank you for your music. I posted a (I think..) beautiful set of mixed classic brazilian tracks. I'll be happy if you all will listen to it. Please visit http://thesunrecipe.blogspot.com/

ish said...

hey thanks for this! never heard the whole album.

Anonymous said...

Quimcy, o link do disco Gay Vaquer 1972 está com problemas... Seria possível atualizá-lo?


Leandro - Brazil

muchosoul said...

Thanks for the heads up on this. Never seen before.
Will give a listen

Tim M said...

so so rad! thanks for posting this album!

Trag said...

A friend recomended this album. I can't wait to listen to it. Thanks for the share.

mr.gone said...

Not listened yet, but the description of Jazz Fusion with Brazilian & Latin flavours is enough to hook me!

Thanks

Simon

electrovybe said...

Like someone mentioned earlier about other Ambiance-albums, i've seen a few copies of those different and rare albums appear at eBay through the years, and they sold very well.
Great to see one of them posted here ... again great uploadwork and thanks for sharing !

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I really like this kind of music because I can dance and enjoy with my friends, I think that I will download this album as soon as possible ! excellent post , thanks!22dd

boogieman said...

Amazing, the link still works!
I had overlooked this album when it was posted. It's Katonah's post that reminded me I had seen Ambiance somehere before.
Thanks Quimsy.

stevie stingray said...

Drift Up To Space/ Gida Gida....anybody!! Peace n love....

taro nombei said...

Thanks so much Mister Q.
And for keeping the links alive.
Greatly appreciated!
all the best from over here…