The First Minute of a New Day

by Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron, Midnight Band, Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

Overview

This follow-up to the righteous and soulful Winter in America LP continues with the solid, decidedly left-of-center jazz-R&B that made him a cult figure throughout the '70s. This output, with the opening meditation of "Offering" and the right-on "Ain't No Such Thing as Superman," solidifies Heron's place in the pantheon of jazz poets. Dig the recited (possibly improvised) live take of "Pardon Our Analysis," a follow-up to his seminal "H2O Blues." And some reissues feature four unreleased tracks, including a live medley of "The Bottle/Guan Guanco." ~ Tim Sheridan

Product Details

Release Date:	06/19/2012
Label:	Hi Horse Records
UPC:	0725543333513
Rank:	54889

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gil Scott-Heron   Primary Artist,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Piano (Electric)
Brian Jackson   Primary Artist,Flute,Piano,Vocals,Percussion
Midnight Band   Primary Artist
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson   Primary Artist
Barnett Williams   Horn,Drums,Congas,Shakere,Percussion
Charles Saunders   Congas,Percussion
Bob Adams   Percussion
Victor Brown   Vocals
Eddie Knowles   Bells,Congas,Shakere,Percussion
Danny Bowens   Bass
Bilal Sunni Ali   Flute,Harmonica,Saxophone
Charlie Saunders   Bongos,Congas,Cowbell,Maracas,Shakere

Technical Credits

John Carter   Photography
Brian Jackson   Composer,Performer
Gil Scott-Heron   Composer,Liner Notes
Malcolm Cecil   Engineer,Remastering
Midnight Band   Performer
Jose Williams   Engineer,Producer
David Lau   Artwork
Adam Shore   Executive Producer
Bob Adams   Composer
Danny Bowens   Composer
Bilal Sunni Ali   Composer
Scott Townsend   Design
Vera Savcic   Executive Producer