Spero Spyros & His Modern Anatolian Ensemble - Anatolian Introduction - Near East Records (Prestige) NE-45003 - Original Prestige Pressing, Light Blue Label, Mono
Recorded - [dates unknown?]
Produced by Chet Amsterdam
Directed [?] by Luis J. Barreiro
Cover Design - Don Schlitten
Cover Photo - Charles Dexter Ward
Released - 1962?
This is the companion piece to Spero Spyros' earlier Anatolian side. Generally, I think it's a more consistent and better quality recording than Anatolian Feast. But on the whole, both sides are worth hearing, as there's a degree of authenticity, musicianship, and professionalism which makes them stand out from the typical exotica/lounge/'belly dancing' sides of the era. Strangely compelling!
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Wow -- nice finds! I'm enjoying these Near East entries. Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've "gotten" three lps of your near east series so far and they're all fabulous! Thank you very much for your time & energy sharing these long lost & forgotten musical treasures. -john
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