{"product_id":"ensemble-al-salaam-the-sojourner-vinyl-lp-pre-order","title":"Ensemble Al-Salaam - The Sojourner  (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpected Release Date: 08-January-2027 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA1. Music Is Nothing But A Prayer\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. Ecstasy\u003cbr\u003e\nA3 The Sojourner A4. Circles\u003cbr\u003e\nA5. Traces Of Trane\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. Vibration Love Cal\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. Malika\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. Optimystical B4.Peace (Salaam)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e★ Limited First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n★ Includes Obi Strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the brightest jewels in the legendary Strata-East catalogue, The Sojourner is an essential spiritual jazz masterpiece featuring the unforgettable\u003cbr\u003e\nepic \"Peace\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1974, The Sojourner is the debut and defining work of The Ensemble Al-Salaam, led by saxophonist Kalik Abdul Al-Rouf.\u003cbr\u003e\nRevered by collectors as one of the finest releases on the iconic Strata-East label, the album captures the beauty, power, and spiritual depth that define\u003cbr\u003e\nthe golden era of American spiritual jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from modal jazz, Afrocentric rhythms, soulful improvisation, and deep Black musical traditions, the album unfolds as a richly textured spiritual\u003cbr\u003e\njourney. Highlights include the hypnotic \"\"The Sojourner,\"\" the cyclical modal exploration of \"Circles\" the high-energy Coltrane tribute \"Trace Of Trane\"\u003cbr\u003e\nand the intense, dramatic \"Malika\" The peaceful \"Optimystical\" offers a moment of reflection before the album reaches its emotional peak with \"Peace\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA true centrepiece of the album, \"Peace\" seamlessly blends warm soulfulness, modal jazz, and deep grooves before blossoming into an exhilarating\u003cbr\u003e\nBrazilian-inspired finale. It stands as one of the great compositions in the Strata-East catalogue and a perfect expression of the spiritual jazz ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding another unforgettable dimension are the performances of vocalist Beatrice Parker, whose luminous, life-affirming voice brings extraordinary\u003cbr\u003e\nwarmth and emotional depth to the album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P-VINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57722732380535,"sku":"PLP-8438","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0956\/1910\/files\/1258219.jpg?v=1794055854","url":"https:\/\/thejazzvault.com\/products\/ensemble-al-salaam-the-sojourner-vinyl-lp-pre-order","provider":"The Jazz Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}