"Stone Alliance," a unit featuring drummer "Don Alias," bassist "Gene Perla," and saxophonist "Steve Grossman." "Don" played in "Nina Simone" and "Elvin Jones" bands in the 60s before joining the "Miles Davis Band." In the mid-70s, the three started "Stone Alliance." * Stone Alliance Released in '77, the 2nd album features Brazilian trumpeter "Marcio Montarroyos" and flutist "Hermeto Pascoal" as guests. Excellent throughout, with cool tracks like "Risa," "Rua Da Boa Hora," and the percussive and sharp-grooved "Hey Bicho, Vamos Nessa." A masterpiece of #BrazilianJazz and #SpiritualJazz. Teichiku (ULX-112-PM) pressing. >Note: Has a light scratch that doesn't affect playback (see image 9). Jacket back and liner have some yellowing. * Stone Alliance / Heads Up Recorded in '80, the 4th and final album. From the floating #JanHammer-esque spacey intro to the solid rhythm section. #JazzFunk with sharp horns and synths by the #BreckerBrothers, "Georgia O'" is cool. "O.C. / Your Life" #sampling material, the #mellowgroove "Pedra Da Lua" is also great. Includes "Uncle Jemima," a mid-tempo boogie with a throbbing bass, fat drums, and sharp sax dancing, and "Para Los Papinos," #SpiritualJazz where heavy bass blends exquisitely with congas, flute, and electric piano. US, PM original (PMR-020) pressing. >Note: The record surface is good, but there is some light surface noise in the silent intro, and there is a slight warp that doesn't affect playback, causing a gentle up-and-down movement of about 2-3mm during play. * Important notes. Please be sure to check. The record surfaces are generally good, but there are jacket wrinkles and yellowing on the liner, so please consider purchasing only if you understand that these are used records with signs of wear. #SpiritualJazz #CosmicFunk #RareGroove #DrumBreak #KillerBreak #Sampling"