| Vietnam: The Aftermath | ||||
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| Released | 2001 | |||
| Recorded | April 13 and 14, 2001 | |||
| Studio | Sorcerer Sound, New York City | |||
| Genre | Free jazz | |||
| Label | Justin Time JUST 165 | |||
| Producer | Billy Bang, Jean-Pierre Leduc | |||
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Vietnam: The Aftermath is an album by violinist Billy Bang. It was recorded on April 13 and 14, 2001, at Sorcerer Sound in New York City, and was released later that year by Justin Time Records. On the album, Bang is joined by saxophonist Frank Lowe, flutist Sonny Fortune, trumpeter Ted Daniel, pianist John Hicks, double bassist Curtis Lundy, drummer Michael Carvin, and percussionist Ron Brown. The ensemble is conducted by Butch Morris.[1][2][3]
The album came about when Jean-Pierre Leduc of Justin Time suggested that Bang create a recording about his experiences in the Vietnam War. Bang recalled that, as a result of the conversation, his "entire body and mind came to an immediate halt," and he "felt a cold shiver." However, after several days of contemplation, he replied and stated that he was "ready, willing, and able to embark on the Vietnam project."[4]
Four years after the album's release, Justin Time issued a follow-up titled Vietnam: Reflections.[5]
- ^ Astarita, Glenn. "Billy Bang: Vietnam: The Aftermath". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Billy Bang - Vietnam: The Aftermath". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Vietnam: The Aftermath". Justin Time Records. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Bang, Billy (2001). Vietnam: The Aftermath (liner notes). Billy Bang. Justin Time Records. JUST 165.
- ^ "Billy Bang - Vietnam: Reflections". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved May 10, 2023.