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November 21, 2009

Vicky et OK Jazz, EMI 1971 / 1976

Two times a year, the biggest record-fair of Europe takes place
just 20 minutes from my home. One of my best friends owns a recordstore
and is participant on the fair. So lucky me, on friday I help him
build up his stand and off I am. Public comes on saturday, first choice
and lots of space. I almost feel guilty snatching away so much goodies
but you’re all lucky with me, I found some real treasures to share.

To start of I posted that fantastic highlife album by Vis-a-Vis yesterday.
Todays jewel is one that was released originally in 1971. This is the
1976 re-issue. Superb vocals by the great Vicky and as always, Franco’s
OK Jazz delivers high quality backing, sweet saxophones and guitars.
Stay tuned for lots of treasures to follow.

tracks;

1 Bea
2 Rocky a kovenger n’gai
3 Ngai na boyakiyo te
4 En memoire de Bayon
5 Na zali kitoko mingi
6 Nani akobenga mama
7 Nakufeli invitation
8 Mwana ponaka

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11 Comments

  1. WrldServ 22 November 2009 at 16:18 - Reply

    Very nice album! I hope you have more of these rare gems.
    I suspect these tracks were recorded towards the end of 1970. Franco’s brother Bavon Marie Marie died on August 5, 1970; the track A4 refers to his death.
    Also I suspect the tracks were remastered (for the re-release), judging by the exaggarated stereo (and compared to the single versions).

    I can’t wait for more…

  2. WrldServ 22 November 2009 at 16:18 - Reply

    Very nice album! I hope you have more of these rare gems.
    I suspect these tracks were recorded towards the end of 1970. Franco’s brother Bavon Marie Marie died on August 5, 1970; the track A4 refers to his death.
    Also I suspect the tracks were remastered (for the re-release), judging by the exaggarated stereo (and compared to the single versions).

    I can’t wait for more…

  3. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:29 - Reply

    Hi Moos!
    my previous comment was just kiddin’ – these records are much better in your hands, thanks so much for sharing all this fantastic music. Ít’s me who should feel guilty – I would like to do something in return for your good work, but these shares are so exceptional I could not think of anything (yet) – cheers man!

  4. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:29 - Reply

    Hi Moos!
    my previous comment was just kiddin’ – these records are much better in your hands, thanks so much for sharing all this fantastic music. Ít’s me who should feel guilty – I would like to do something in return for your good work, but these shares are so exceptional I could not think of anything (yet) – cheers man!

  5. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:29 - Reply

    Hi Moos!
    my previous comment was just kiddin’ – these records are much better in your hands, thanks so much for sharing all this fantastic music. Ít’s me who should feel guilty – I would like to do something in return for your good work, but these shares are so exceptional I could not think of anything (yet) – cheers man!

  6. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:31 - Reply

    Just came back yesterday from 3 weeks holiday .. One day earlier to be able to go to the record fair in Utrecht .. Found out Moos has already snatched away best records ..

  7. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:31 - Reply

    Just came back yesterday from 3 weeks holiday .. One day earlier to be able to go to the record fair in Utrecht .. Found out Moos has already snatched away best records ..

  8. Gonzalez on Speed 22 November 2009 at 21:31 - Reply

    Just came back yesterday from 3 weeks holiday .. One day earlier to be able to go to the record fair in Utrecht .. Found out Moos has already snatched away best records ..

  9. Anonymous 26 November 2009 at 13:47 - Reply

    Here some info
    1968 while franco was in europe
    Verckys call members of ok jazz recorded a serie of songs release it as Verckys et son Ensemblein in Zaire.
    Took the master tapes to europe abnd relaese.

    info from inlay retroafric cd Vintage Verckys retro015cd
    a very good cd buy it

    Micky

  10. Anonymous 26 November 2009 at 13:47 - Reply

    Here some info
    1968 while franco was in europe
    Verckys call members of ok jazz recorded a serie of songs release it as Verckys et son Ensemblein in Zaire.
    Took the master tapes to europe abnd relaese.

    info from inlay retroafric cd Vintage Verckys retro015cd
    a very good cd buy it

    Micky

  11. Anonymous 26 November 2009 at 13:47 - Reply

    Here some info
    1968 while franco was in europe
    Verckys call members of ok jazz recorded a serie of songs release it as Verckys et son Ensemblein in Zaire.
    Took the master tapes to europe abnd relaese.

    info from inlay retroafric cd Vintage Verckys retro015cd
    a very good cd buy it

    Micky

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