Tacuma, Jamaaladeen
Show Stopper
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1983 Japanese Pressing With Obi. Features Ann Sullivan On Harp, Olu Dara, Cornet Plus James Blood Ulmer, The Ebony String Quartet And Others. “Electric Bassist Jammaladeen Tacuma's Debut As A Leader Is Still His Best Recording To Date. A Brilliant Free Funk Player Who Excels In Laying Down Some Eccentric Funk In Overcrowded Ensembles, Tacuma Is Heard In Six Different Settings On This Album. His Own Group (A Quintet With Altoist James Watkins And Guitarist Rick Iannacone) Plays Four Noisy Numbers; He Takes "Tacuma Song" As An Unaccompanied Bass Feature; Is Backed By The Ebony String Quartet, A Harp, And Pianist Anthony Davis On "The Bird Of Paradise"; Is Accompanied By Four Percussionists On "From The Land Of Sand"; And Has A Couple Of Jams Featuring Altoist Julius Hemphill, Cornetist Olu Dara, And Guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer. Stimulating And Unpredictable Music.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.