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|  Inspiration Phil Ranelin CD, LP Release Date: 07/04  
 From his rather disconcerting debut in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana (where a club owner once told him that "trombones were only meant to be heard in a circus"), to his triumphant redemption performing in his hometown at age 19 with Jazz greats Wes Montgomery, Eddie Harris, Grant Green and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Phil Ranelin has stood the test of time. In the early and mid 1960's when Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard performed in Indianapolis, it was not at all unusual to find Ranelin on the bandstand with Hubbard. Around that same time (1967) at the suggestion of Hubbard, Phil briefly moved to New York, but after a short stay decided on a more permanent move to Detroit (1968). It was there in Detroit where his infamous cult-label known as Tribe was created. Tribe became a cultural phenomenon; it was a source of black pride and provided job opportunities for many Detroiters who otherwise would have been unemployed. Tribe Records also represented hope and provided a vehicle for musicians, artists, writers and forward thinkers that enabled them to realize some of their childhood dreams. "During the 1970's, the word "Tribe" possessed near magic proportions when uttered in the African American community," says Ranelin. In 2004, Phil Ranelin surfaces with a beautifully crafted album on Wide Hive Records, fusing youth with wisdom to create Inspiration. "Inspiration" offers up 10 tracks with special guest appearances by Pharoah Sanders and Wendell Harrison. For interviews, photos, or more information about Wide Hive artists, please contact: press@widehive.com - (415) 282-9433.  All Music Guide "Inspiration is a welcome return by a master jazzman. It is dignified, accessible, sophisticated, and soulful, and thus accurately reflects the characteristics of its creator." All About Jazz "The big brass horn in front of the shimmering backdrop makes for an unusual sound, an appealing light/heavy contrast." -- Dan McClenaghan. All About Jazz " Inspiration clearly refers to Ranelin's many influences, but it also alludes to a deeper spiritual connection that pervades this immensely satisfying set." -- John Kelman  © 2004 WIDE HIVE RECORDS PO BOX 460067 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94146 |