Browse by Label: COMET (FRANCE)

Artist:	BUM CELLO
Title:
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	COM 008CD

"Bum Cello is a strange and curious character, a guy that plays both drums, bass and cello who has evolved in many different musical cultures: from graffiti Art and hip hop (friend of Futura 2000, former member of the early 90s cult band Papa's Culture with Erik Bobo/Cyrpress Hill, Harley White/Blackalicious and F. Blacke Davis/Sunkist) to world wide collaborations (Aswad, Cheb Mami, Nana Vasconcelos) to name just a few. His first album, a blend of free jazz and electronics, acoustics and digital, reflects his personal musical approach sustained by his numerous experiences and talents. This is Art."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Bilongo
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	COM 017 CD

"Following Racubah! and Ouelele, here's Bilongo, the third volume of our modern Afro rhythms collection. Once again, we've been working hard hunting around for some obscure African and Antillan rare grooves and, believe me, good records are getting really scarce! However, we manage to make Bilongo at least as good as their predecessors, with our usual blend of Antillan jazz, Latin grooves, Afrobeat and Afro funk. Features: Eko (Cameroon born composer-singer-keyboardist Eko made several records in France in the mid-seventies), Kelenkye Band (produced in Ghana in the mid-70's), Richard Raux & Hamsa (French saxophonist Richard Raux produces in 1975 an afro jazz LP with the Hamsa collective), Henri Guedon (a classic vibra-led Latin jazz cut that moves from traditional Cuban groove to particular Antillan arrangements), Georges-Edouard Nouel (awesome 1975 version of a track made famous by Harry Belafonte in the 60's), Ephraim Nzeka (discofied version of Fela'ss classic 'Zombie' by Nigerian singer Ephraim), Alfred Panou & Art Ensemble Of Chicago (probably the rarest track of the compilation, taken from an original 7'' from the cult French label Saravah, and introduces Alfred Panou's poetry over an hypnotic groove provided by the Art Ensemble Of Chicago), Les Dum (originally composed for the French version of Tarzan TV cartoon (!)), Michel Sardaby (all-time classic of Antillan pianist Michel Sardaby), Roots Foundation (A Nigerian band that recorded this afro-funk anthem in 1981), Julian Bahula (another great piece of jazz to come out of South-Afrika! ), Louis Xavier (a groovy almost-Afrobeat track with catchy bass-line and heavy horns arrangements), Sergio Otanazetra (we choose to close this collection with this track that melt jazz chords, Brazilian percussions and African vocals)."

Artist:	DOCTOR L, TONY ALLEN, ETC
Title:	Psyco On Da Bus
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	COM 018 LP

Double LP version featuring the supergroup recordings of: Doctor (programming, production), Tony Allen (drums), Jean-Phi Dary (Rhodes), Cesar Anot (bass), Jeff Kellner (guitar). "During Tony Allen's last US tour (spring 2000), Doctor L and the members of the Afrobeat 2000 band get the idea of making a collective album all together. Partly recorded on Doctor L's G3 during the tour, finished later on different studios in Paris with guest musicians such as Smadj, Dom Farkas or Eric Gauthier, the Psyco On Da Bus project fills the gap between the 70s and the new millenium, blending gospel & soul vocals, Afrobeat rhythms, jazz & funk licks with wicked electronics and astonishing production. A hybrid fusion of free jazz, poetry, rare groove and nu-beats, featuring the wicked words and drum patters of Tony Allen."

Artist:	KONIK, ART
Title:	Remixes
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$8.00
Catalog #:	COM 021

"Side A is the return of Abstract Soul, a French duo of producers. Deepness is the word to describe their work, a great job that keep the vibe of the original but brings the track to a more 'dancefloor' oriented attitude. Side 2 offers us the possibility to work with Volker Meitz. In his now usual trademark style, his remix of 'Mingpark' is definitely funky and 'for the floor', sounding like the meeting of Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters with the new millennium..."

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	COM 022 CD

"As a part of the legendary Africa 70's band with Fela Kuti, Tony Allen was one of the progenitors of the Afrobeat sound. After parting company with Fela in 1977 he left Nigeria for Europe, to confront his music with different cultures and to grow through collaboration with other artists. During this time he collaborated with Manu Dibango, Roy Ayers and Ray Lema amongst others. It is this spirit of innovation through collaboration that fuels The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble. Comet Records head Eric Trosset explains; 'The idea here was not about remixing Tony Allen's music, quite the opposite, our aim was for each producer to give their own personal take on Afrobeat music using Tony Allen's drum patterns as a starting point.' The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble: a project conceived and produced by Comet Records. Creating a meeting between the unique drumming style of Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen and the best in contemporary musicians/ producers from across Europe. Available separately over the last 12 months through a series of limited vinyl 12's,The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble includes exclusive tracks from the following diverse array of producers: Cinematic Orchestra, Son Of Scientists feat. Eska, Troublemakers, Off-World Ensemble, Jeff Sharel, BiggaBush, Joakim Lone, Unsung Heroes feat. Ty and Bries, Rogall, Kraked Unit, Tweak, Boozoo Bajou."

Artist:	KONIK, ART
Title:	Vendetta Society
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	COM 024CD

"Drummer and percussionist, Art Konik is an accomplished musician working in different musical fields from jazz to world music and leftfield. While pursuing his numerous collaborations with various bands, he starts working on his own project, based on home-made samples and loops, ranging from ethnic and traditional music to more jazz structures. The versatility of his talent is particularly reflected in jazz pieces like 'Finger', 'Hum' or 'Mingpark', three nu-jazz floor-fillers based on heavy bass lines, subtle keyboard work, vocal samples, free blowing horns and the particular Art Konik off-beat. With the release of his first album Vendetta Society, including some guest such as free-jazz legends Bobby Few (piano on 'Finger') or Jef Sicard (saxophonist and leader of the cult band Full Moon Ensemble) and a couple of remixes by the like of Meitz, U.F.O., Playin'4 The City or Abstract Soul, Art Konik is now building his live project, with the help of Smadj (French artist signed on Melt2000, long-time friend, collaborator and producer of the album)."

Artist:	WESTON, RANDY
Title:	African CookBook
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	COM 026

"Africa is my ancestral home and it is the cradle of civilisation. In my spirit and soul i have always been in Africa, so when i first heard the true drums i knew i must return. The supreme creator placed me and my musical family on the continent of Africa in 1961. The music of no other civilisation can rival African music in the complexity and subtlety of its rhythms. The folklore of Africa has been the creative source of modern music. African rhythms are played all over this earth, in jazz, gospel, classical, rock & roll, samba, soul, even freedom music or the avant-garde- call them what you wish - are all in debt to African folklore. This album is dedicated to my musical family, may they continue to search for the truth of our rich musical heritage.''

Artist:	WESTON, RANDY
Title:	African Rhythms
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	COM 028 CD

"After our well-known modern Afro rhythms collection (Racubah!, Ouelele & Bilongo), Comet Records decide to bring back to a larger audience an incredible session by pianist Randy Weston recorded in Paris in 1969 with a line-up including Art Taylor (drums), Henri Texier (bass), Reebop Kwaabu Ba (percussions), Niles Azzedin Weston (percussions) and of course Randy on piano! Originally released on Polydor and only available in France, these sessions are the foundations of Randy Weston's fusion between African rhythms and jazz spirit. Jazz meets world..." Collects the 2 Comet LPs (026 & 027) onto 1 CD.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Afro Beats
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	COM 040CD

"To celebrate their 40th release, Comet has made a compilation of their most precious Afrobeat jewels. The label was founded by Manu Boubli and Eric Trosset and since its inception in 1998 it has contributed enormously to the renaissance of the Afrobeat movement. Starting with the release of Tony Allen's Black Voices, produced by Doctor L, and then Psyco On Da Bus, a second collaboration between the two but also including Tony Allen's own group, Afrobeat 2000, this team have released records of a consistently high quality with guest appearances from the likes of Ty (Big Dada) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) as well as attracting remixes from Ig Culture and Kirk Di Giorgio. This record also features tracks from Ghetto Blaster and Africa 70 taken from the compilations of classic rare 70's afro-funk -- Racubah, Ouelele, Bilongo. Oscillating between future-world and classic Afro-funk."

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Artist:	ALLEN, TONY
Title:	Other Voices
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$8.00
Catalog #:	COM 007

Artist:	ART KONIK
Title:	Mingpark
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$8.00
Catalog #:	COM 014

Artist:	ALLENKO BROTHERHOOD ENSEMBLE
Title:	Dance of Loa/Afrocosmic Drums
Label:	COMET (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$8.00
Catalog #:	COM 015