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Apr 30, 2023 · This long out-of-print holy grail private press album, originally released by the late Abdul Wadud himself in 1977, is finally being reissued on vinyl. This reissue was originally sanctioned by Abdul himself. Unfortunately, he passed away on August 10, 2022.
By Myself is a solo cello album by Abdul Wadud. It was recorded during 1977 at Blank Tape Studios in New York City, and was released on vinyl in 1978 by Wadud's Bisharra Records, the label's sole release.
May 1, 2023 · Decades after its release, fellow musicians are still marveling at the cellist Abdul Wadud’s achievement on his solo album, “By Myself.” Jack Vartoogian/FrontRowPhotos, via Getty Images. By...
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Jul 31, 2023 · But just as they were closing in on the release date, tragedy struck: Abdul Wadud passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2022. And while By Myself stands as a testament to Wadud’s vision and improvisatory gifts, it’s hard not to wonder how he might have followed it. “It would have been amazing to hear a second record,” says Reid.
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By Myself, an Album by Abdul Wadud. Released in 1977 on Bisharra (catalog no. BR/101; Vinyl LP). Genres: Free Improvisation. Rated #112 in the best albums of 1977, and #5892 of all time album.. Featured peformers: Abdul Wadud (cello, liner notes).
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Jul 13, 2023 · By Myself, an acknowledgment of Wadud’s solo presence and of his position in uncharted waters, is as bold and free-thinking as you’d expect an album for jazz cello to be. Wadud often plays his instrument like a bass, rapidly plucking fat, frantic notes in a rush of unusual, often jarring harmonies and colors.
