Wildflowers: The New York Loft Jazz Sessions is a series of five albums recorded May 14–23, 1976 at Studio Rivbea, a loft jazz space in New York City, run by Sam Rivers and his wife Bea.

The albums have historical significance in that they document the New York loft jazz scene of the mid-1970s. Reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "This historic series is primarily for open-eared listeners who are interested in explorative music."[7] He wrote that it "gives one a good idea as to the strength and diversity of the scene of the period"[8] and "is recommended to listeners with open ears."[9] Writing in the Village Voice, Michael Agovino called the recordings "as riveting a document of the time as any that exists." - Wikipedia

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Visions of the Third Eye by New Life Trio released on Mustevic Sound Records in 1980.

"...A string trio of Wertman, Ross and violinist Terry Jenoure was set to record, but Jenoure dropped out just prior to the date. This led Wertman to call his friend Steve Reid to come join the two at the Tin Pan Hollow Studios in Vermont to record what would become ‘Visions Of The Third Eye’ on December 6, 1978. Originally conceived as an all-acoustic date, the recording would morph slightly when Ross added electric guitar muscle on a number of pieces. Reid would then take the helm and release the recording in 1980, giving a very auspicious birth to what has now become a classic spiritual jazz recording..." - Finder Keepers Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lbDssO_wr0

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... Is Eternal Life
by William Hooker released in 1977 on Reality Unit Concepts.

"Drummer, composer and poet William Hooker has been a tireless force in free improvised music for over 40 years. He emerged from New York's loft jazz scene in the mid-'70s, part of a generation of artists fueled by the social, political and cultural frustrations of their era. This second wave of American free jazz would push relentlessly into new territories – collaborating in a variety of non-traditional settings, establishing their own labels, venues, etc. – all in an effort at creative self-determination.

... Is Eternal Life is nothing short of visionary. Filled with tension, intricacy and raw fury, these extended compositions feature the playing of David Murray, Mark Miller, David S. Ware, Hasaan Dawkins and Les Goodson." - Bandcamp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVjdDAgjSI&list=OLAK5uy_lTvLaCPSuG4UO4ANpC_NVZWCXg2vcGAVg&index=1

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