Lloyd McNeill: Treasures; Baobab 1; 1976/1975Please see the Lloyd McNeill page at the Soul Patch (Hyp Records Guide) for further information, photos, and discography. This page is limited to items available. Those who have the records already please note we now offer the wonderful Black Line book.
All items created and privately pressed by Lloyd McNeill.
EXCLUSIVE: [Spiritual] soul-jazz flute records--original stock! We are very pleased to offer the very limited stock kept by the flute master himself all these years; all-original, self-produced, private-press, soul-jazz legends at irresistible prices (less than the typical $80-100 price for used copies); every fan of jazz, flute, or Andrew White (McNeill's longtime DC cohort and co-producer) should have these records!
Lloyd McNeill: Treasures; Baobab 1; 1976/1975Comment: Very much in demand now thanks to sampling (or compilation use) of "Griot." We consider it a natural pair with Tori, and both are recommended.
Availability/terms: The remaining original stock, acquired sealed, is sold as new but opened by us (N/N shrink). We are opening each to check quality, as some have turned out to have mild warpage. Checked/passed/sold copies will track and play properly (whether they lie perfectly flat or have the gentlest wave). Rock-bottom price: $60 + s/h (less than our price if sealed or the used price elsewhere).
Also available: See note above. We can supply a slightly warped copy with audible defects limited to the beginning few seconds to a minute (of one or both sides). $30 + s/h.
Lloyd McNeill: Tori; Baobab BE-654; 1978Lloyd McNeill, flute
Dom Salvador, Buster Williams, Victor Lewis, Howard Johnson, Dom Um Romao, John La Barbera, Amaury Tristao, Nana Vasconcelos w/thanks to Andrew White & others
Comment: Received some notice several years ago when sampled illegally by a Philly DJ. Scarcer than and not as well-known as Treasures but same vintage and funkier.
Availability/terms: Sealed original stock. $75 + s/h.
A book of poems, photography, and drawings (pen & ink, brush & ink) by Lloyd McNeill. Also it provides brief biographical information and exhibit history current up to its publishing date of 1983.
Like his records, Black Line is entirely self-produced (private press) by and under the direction of Lloyd McNeill. 64 pages.
Comment: New, delightful, great value, highest recommendation!
Availability/terms: $15 + $5 s/h (US) unless part of LP order.
Elegia--for Elizabeth; Baobab BRC-3; 1980/1979Lloyd McNeill, flute, alto flute
Dom Salvador, Cecil McBee, Nana Vasconcelos, Susan Osborn (vocal), Portinho, Claudio Celso; jacket painting of Lloyd McNeill & design by Ron DiScenza
Comment: Our favorite of his six LPs! Combines the best of both Asha and Baobab periods. We like the following attributes: the "Asha II" reprise of the signature piece from his classic first LP, use of female voice on some tracks, Ron DiScenza's artwork (not Lloyd's this time but lovely), and scarcity (it is perhaps his rarest LP).
Availability/terms: 1 used copy only. Condition: E-/E- for rub wear on the jacket face and audible pops in the begining minute or so of Side 2. $125.
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