The Lighthouse by Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Odean Pope

In 2022 Jamaaladeen had been awarded an “Art Works” grant From Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation. This grant afforded him the opportunity to gather seasoned musical icons and the “next generation” ( of icons) that caught his eye for several studio sessions that all exemplify Philadelphias rich musical legacy and artists that resides here which gave birth to his new artist collective THE PHILLY IMPROV SOCIETY. Jamaaladeen’s sessions are meant to amplify the voices of these artists and pass on the mythical magical language of black creative music that happens in Philadelphia to the next generation of musicians . He is gathering not only Philly based artists but also prominent International renowned master improvisers he has met through his 50 year career.

Tacuma starts where it all began with one of his musical mentors that was a teacher in the “Model Cities” Music Program in Philadelphia in the 1970’s Composer Odean Pop . He has influenced generations of musicians worldwide with his charismatic approach to education, mentorship and musical mastery and along side a teenage band mate from his earliest days playing live music in Philly G. Calvin Weston . He invited music brother Marc Cary composer and keyboardist who has made his own mark on black music for his generation and Paul Giess an emerging star composer who exemplifies Philly’s next generation of musician that is carrying on the legacy of improvised music and Introducing on the scene Ru-Deep a mysterious sonic explorer on guitar and percussion .

Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Odean Pope
“THE LIGHTHOUSE” album
Odean Pope Sax
Jamaaladeen Tacuma Bass
G. Calvin Weston Drums
Paul Giess Trumpet and Electronics
Marc Cary Keyboards
Ru-Deep Electric Guitar and Percussion

Tracklist

1.	Jamaaladeen Tacuma Odean Pope - MR SILK’S 3RD BASE	8:45

2.	The Lighthouse	6:16
3.	Jump Street	3:46

4.	Odean's Soliloquy	2:39

5.	On Your Shoulders	5:57

6.	Dear Friend ( For Pharoah)	3:29

7.	Evolution of The Black Mind	4:21

Credits

released January 19, 2024

Odean Pope Sax
Jamaaladeen Tacuma Bass
G. Calvin Weston Drums
Paul Giess Trumpet and Electronics
Marc Cary Keyboards
Ru-Deep Electric Guitar and Percussion

J.Tacuma (Jamaaladeenmusic ASCAP) Tracks 1,2,5,6,7,
G.C. Weston (Apocalypse Vision BMI) Tracks 1,2,5,6,7
P.Giess (PaulGiessMusic ASCAP) Tracks 1,2,5,7
O.Pope (Limu Publishing ASCAP) Tracks 1,2,4,6
M.Cary (Caryout Productions BMI) Tracks 1, 6
O.Coleman (Phase Text Music ASCAP) Track 3
Ru-Deep Tracks 5,7

Recorded by Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Recorded by Marc Cary ( Track 1&6)
Mixed & Mastered by Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Associate Producer Rahima Tacuma
Artwork and Photography Sound Evidence

Produced by Jamaaladeen Tacuma for Jam All Productions
Recorded At
Soundscape Lab Studio Philadelphia
TacumExpress Studio’s Philadelphia
The Homeland Studio Baltimore

Recording Engineer Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Recording Engineer 2 Marc Cary (Tracks )
Mixed & Mastered by Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Associate Producer Rahima Tacuma
Artwork and Photography Sound Evidence

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