Prelude by John Stubblefield, released on Storyville in 1977.

Hardly a prelude -- as the album's a fully-formed, fully-stated set right from the start -- easily one of the best moments ever for reedman John Stubblefield -- and an overlooked spiritual classic from the 70s! There's a vibe here that rivals the Strata East scene at their best -- no surprise, given that in addition to Stubblefield on tenor and soprano sax, the record also features Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, Onaje Allen Gumbs on keyboards, Cecil McBee on bass, Joe Chambers on drums, and Mtume on percussion! The approach is quite different than the usual Storyville record of the 70s -- with long-spun tracks all composed by members of the group -- wonderful tunes that really give John a great chance to show the full range of his talents...- Dusty Groove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrWHO5oEQwI

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Some Other Stuff is the second album by American trombonist Grachan Moncur III, recorded on July 6, 1964 and released on Blue Note early the following year.[2] The quintet features saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and rhythm section Herbie Hancock, Cecil McBee and Tony Williams.

According to Moncur, "Gnostic" is a free jazz piece "which eliminates a pulsating meter", representing the achievement of salvation through the expression of knowledge and wisdom.[3] "Thandiwa" (Zulu: "Beloved One") is the least experimental track of the album. "The Twins", a portrayal of his twin brother, is built off only one chord; he considered the rhythm the focal point of the composition.[3] "Nomadic" is centered on a drum solo by Tony Williams. - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kWet8qK5NA&list=RD3kWet8qK5NA&start_radio=1

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Pharoah Sanders - "Wisdom Through Music" (1973)

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album Warren Bernhardt - A Salute to Warren Bernhardt [2022]

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Valley Of Search by Alan Braufman, released on India Navigation in 1975.

Andy Beta wrote for Pitchfork reviewing a reissue:

"...While the sleeve denotes nine selections, Valley of Search really moves as two sidelong suites. Across these large-scale pieces, the first takeaway might be that Braufman is often eclipsed by his excellent sidemen. That’s no knock against him: The album features one of the 1970s’ most formidable bassists in Cecil McBee, a nimble and foundation-deep heavyweight who could be both lyrical and primal as he held down the low end for Pharoah Sanders, Jackie Mclean, Andrew Hill, and Charles Lloyd. The extra percussion and whistles that add to the din come from Ralph Williams, a future collaborator of Wadada Leo Smith..."

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/alan-braufman-valley-of-search/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoJMDN5Zy7w

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Alternate Spaces is an album led by bassist Cecil McBee recorded in 1977 and first released on the Japanese Bomba label, after which it was reissued on India Navigation.

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated "The often melodic but unpredictable music definitely holds one's interest".
JazzTimes writer Bill Shoemaker observed "McBee's program of boldly lined cookers, poignant ballads, and daring structural statements, elicit consistently strong work from Freeman, Pullen, Moye, trumpeter Joe Gardner, and drummer Allen Nelson. As a soloist, McBee nails everything from fleet blues choruses to wistful lyricism" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK_l88WAmTY

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Grachan Moncur III - Some Other Stuff

A seriously talented group—Moncur on trombone, Wayne Shorter on sax, Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Tony Williams on drums—in 1964.

All four compositions are by Moncur, and are definitely in a free-jazz mode, some more successful than others, at least to these ears. All are interesting…

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Doug Hammond Folks 1980

"...Released in 1980, Hammond's third album is described by jazz critic Francis Davis (Village Voice, Atlantic Monthly) in Downbeat Magazine as "something of an omnibus – there's a little bit of everything here, the best of it excellent." Expect bright original compositions filled with dancing rhythm duets, sonorous cello, modal vocalese & more. Recorded with bassist Cecil McBee, vocalists Angela Bofil and Bessie Carter, saxophonists Steve Coleman and Byard Lancaster and cellist Muneer Abdul Fataah, Hammond is an unassuming leader, acting as an imaginative drummer who allows the soloists to shine time and time again. Now considered a rare, classic spiritual jazz session of the era." Soundohm

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmtUULgrBs