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Julius Hemphill, Marty Ehrlich

Circle The Heart

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Julius Hemphill was a visionary saxophonist and composer whose music fused avant-garde exploration with deep blues and gospel roots. Marty Ehrlich, one of Hemphill’s close collaborators and protégés, is a multi-reedist and composer known for his lyrical improvisation and commitment to extending Hemphill’s legacy through performance, composition, and curation.

This archival release of the duo from Julius Hemphill and Marty Ehrlich offers a rare, deep-listening window into their long-standing creative dialogue and improvisational intelligence.

Details
Cat. number: RPR1247
Year: 2026

Format

Marty Ehrlich is on the left channel

Julius Hemphill is on the right channel

Recorded January 25, 1982

Release notes

Marty Ehrlich is on the left channel Julius Hemphill is on the right channel Recorded January 25, 1982

Tracklist
1Tribute12:37
2Pliant Plaint12:41
3Willie Whipporwill Heads Back Home10:59
4Circle The Heart10:21
5The All Told Alto Blues13:51
6Border Town8:13
Credits
Marty Ehrlich
Composed By (6), Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Julius Hemphill
Composed By (1 to 5), Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Bass Clarinet
Oliver Lee Jackson
Cover
Christopher Hoffman
Mixed By, Mastered By
John Voci
Recorded By