Noah Howard Group - (PRE ORDER 3/06/26) Black Ark (VINYL) - ROCK *NEW*

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Noah Howard Group - (PRE ORDER 3/06/26) Black Ark (VINYL) - ROCK *NEW*

Item Description

    Black Ark
    Artist: Noah Howard Format: LP Release Date: 3/6/2026 

    Label: Superior Viaduct
    Vendor: Revolver
    Distributor: AMPED
    UPC: 857661008544
    Genre: Rock
    Release Date: 3/6/2026
    Product ID: SPRV206.1

    Weight: .5 lb

LP 
Description

In the pantheon of classic free jazz, Noah Howard's The Black Ark looms large. Recorded at Bell Sound Studios in New York City in 1969-just prior to the alto saxophonist's relocation to Europe-the album was eventually released in 1972.
The Black Ark exhibits not only the power and imagination of Howard's playing, but also his breadth as a composer and bandleader. Listeners expecting unrelenting blasts of "energy music" might be surprised to find a cohesion atypical of free jazz; amidst the wild, impassioned solos, Howard weaves in Latin rhythms and fat-bottomed grooves. The first side, consisting of "Domiabra" and "Ole Negro," sets the album's tone. Both tracks sound as if they could have appeared on some of Blue Note's proto-spiritual jazz, groove-heavy releases-evoking the likes of Horace Silver or Bobby Hutcherson-before ceding the floor to the horn players' anarchic firepower. As John Corbett writes in the liner notes, "Two players stand out. Bassist Norris Jones-who would soon consolidate his name into a one-word reversed amalgamation/permutation of the two, Sirone-is given ample room, largely unaccompanied; his corporal approach foreshadows later work with the Revolutionary Ensemble. But the secret weapon on The Black Ark is Arthur Doyle. Straight from basement rehearsal sessions with Milford Graves, whose ensemble he had joined and who remained a favorite of the drummer for decades, Doyle is a human flamethrower." Trumpeter Earl Cross' guttural, vocal effects complement Doyle's take-no-prisoners approach, while the estimable combination of Muhammad Ali (Rashied's brother) on drums and Juma Sultan on congas adds an ever-shifting propulsion. The septet is rounded out by the enigmatic pianist Leslie Waldron, who anchors the group with imaginative accompaniment and occasional boppish flourishes. Every bit worthy of it's reputation as an "out-jazz" holy grail, The Black Ark only sounds better with age. It remains the ideal record to convert the remaining free-jazz skeptics.

    Tracks
    Credits

    1 Domiabra
    2 Ole Negro
    3 Mount Fuji
    4 Queen Anne

• Availability : PRE ORDER
• Genre: ROCK
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 03/06/2026

Condition Ratings

MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.

Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.

Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.

Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.

Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

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