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Stream & Purchase "Vibes From The Tribe" song by Emanative & Phil Ranelin (Jazz)


A brand new version of what is undoubtedly an untouchable classic, and yet somehow Ranelin & Emanative bring the necessary freshness and vibes galore to this new rendition for 2019 and beyond!

Emanative come through yet again with a collaboration blessed with the experience & wisdom of one of the worlds great underground jazz elders, the co-founder of the legendary Detroit based independent label; Tribe Records, Trombonist, Phil Ranelin.

This one is indeed a very special release, and is coming out on limited edition 7” vinyl, with all contributions artistic and otherwise being donated and all proceeds once again going to Gilles Peterson's Steve Reid Foundation, of which Nick Emanative is a trustee.

Recorded at fellow trustee; Sam Shepherd’s Floating Productions Studio - with both the studio time and the skills of in house engineer Tim Pennells also generously contributed to the cause.

Written by Phil Ranelin, arranged by Emanative and the band and produced & mixed by Nick Woodmansey.

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