Evolution (And Flashback): The Very Best of Gil Scott-Heron

by Gil Scott-Heron

Overview

Evolution (And Flashback): The Very Best of Gill Scott-Heron is a compilation of work from 1970-1972 that finds the master of jazz poetry at his most militant. While the vitality of his approach on "Whitey on the Moon," "Get Out of the Ghetto Blues," and the title track is undeniable, the disc is really notable because it clearly displays the role Gil Scott-Heron played in developing the rap aesthetic. ~ Tim Sheridan

Product Details

Release Date:	02/09/1999
Label:	Rca Victor / Rca
UPC:	0090266314126
Rank:	94287

Tracks

1. Paint It Black
2. Evolution (And Flashback)
3. Free Will
4. Whitey on the Moon
5. The Vulture
6. Small Talk at 125th and Lenox
7. Billy Green Is Dead
8. Ain't No New Thing
9. Get out of the Ghetto Blues
10. The King Alfred Plan
11. No Knock
12. Enough
13. Who'll Pay Reparations on My Soul?
14. Home Is Where the Hatred Is
15. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gil Scott-Heron   Primary Artist,Bells,Flute,Piano,Vocals
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie   Guest Artist
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass,Bass (Electric)
David Spinozza   Guest Artist,Guitar
Hubert Laws   Guest Artist,Flute,Piccolo,Saxophone
Horace Ott   Conductor
Gerald Jemmott   Bass
Brian Jackson   Bells,Flute,Piano,Vocals,Piano (Electric)
David Barnes   Vocals,Percussion
Eddie Knowles   Congas,Percussion
Burt Jones   Guitar (Electric)
Charlie Saunders   Congas,Percussion
Johnny Pate   Conductor

Technical Credits

Horace Ott   Arranger
Brian Jackson   Composer
Gil Scott-Heron   Composer
John Snyder   Compilation Producer
Ray Hall   Engineer
Tom McCluskey   Mastering
Bob Thiele   Producer
Bob Simpson   Engineer
Steve Gates   Executive Producer