{"product_id":"phil-ranelin-vibes-from-the-tribe-1","title":"Phil Ranelin - Vibes From The Tribe (Now Again)","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - NA5215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhil Ranelin was a session trombonist recording with the likes of Steve Wonder before setting up the Tribe label with Wendell Harrison in Detroit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike other contemporary artist run labels like Strata East and Black Jazz, Tribe releases were characterised by a heady mix of post Coltrane free jazz, soul and funk, all informed by a strong political conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVibes From the Tribe is a fine record. The title track is lusciously, greasily funky and stands in pretty stark contrast to the kind of airbrushed fusion that was in vogue at the time. “Sounds from the Village” is even better (and dirtier), showcasing Ranelin’s oily trombone gymnastics and a viciously fuzzed guitar solo. “Wife” features Phil’s singing and is oddly reminiscent of Frank Zappa’s writing on Sleep Dirt; an affecting, snaking melody topped off with a beautiful solo from the leader, whose playing here has the grace of Bob Brookmeyer coupled with the agility of George Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“He The One We All Knew” is the obligatory Coltrane tribute and is a trip into the kind of groove based free playing typical of Pharoah Sanders, though only really picks up when the band launch into post bop swing mode in the last six minutes or so, provoking another fine Ranelin solo. Bassist Ralph Armstrong is particularly strong here; his brief solo passages are a wonder of agility and tough lyricism that make me wonder why he’s not better known. Other highlights come from the mellifluous flute of Wendell Harrison. Beautiful stuff, and it’s good to know that Ranelin is still at work even now. Essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Vibes From The Tribe (Prelude) 3:35\u003cbr\u003eA2.  Sounds From The Village 3:44\u003cbr\u003eA3.  Wife 5:54\u003cbr\u003eA4.  For The Children 5:19\u003cbr\u003eA5.  Vibes From The Tribe (Encore) 0:56\u003cbr\u003eB.  He The One We All Knew (Parts 1 \u0026amp; 2) 18:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4405409421\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Now Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48603494514825,"sku":"22395130","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/22395130-08983308672957b2b347d672957b2b347e1730762674672957b2b3481_46de3e43-deb8-4f31-88e6-1e156e646d39.jpg?v=1791602167","url":"https:\/\/www.plugseven.com\/products\/phil-ranelin-vibes-from-the-tribe-1","provider":"Plug Seven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}