Cargo Records

The Black Arc

“It's no understatement that The Black Ark is one of the most sought-after underground free jazz releases of all time. The original Freedom vinyl LP and the brief Japanese CD reissue were criminally out-of-print and impossible to find. Both versions popped up on internet auction sites once in a blue moon but when they did they always fetched insanely astronomical prices This record simply is THE BOMB - a perfect combination of Noah's soulful compositions and playing, infused with plenty of sweet/sour/in/out forms and shapes from the incredible line-up assembled for this release. Plus we get to experience Arthur Doyle's outrageous debut on a recording session, increasing the playing and feeling to an intense level throughout. And dig the spaced out afro-delay on Juma's percussion (yes, that Juma from Hendrix's killer Woodstock show of the same year). All of the players on this record combine to make it a CLASSIC and its esteemed reputation is well earned.” Oren Ambarchi

Noah Howard - Alto
Arthur Doyle - Tenor
Earl Cross - Trumpet
Leslie Waldron - Piano
Norris Jones - Bass
Mohammed Ali- Drums


Track Listing

1. Domiabra
2. Ole Negro
3. Mount Fuji
4. Queen Anne

Noah Howard - alto
Arthur Doyle - tenor
Earl Cross - trumpet
Leslie Waldron - piano
Norris Jones - bass
Mohammed Ali- drums
Juma - congas