CARTER, JOHN; BOBBY BRADFORD | SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC | VINYL RECORD (LP)
CARTER, JOHN; BOBBY BRADFORD | SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC | VINYL RECORD (LP)

SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC | VINYL RECORD (LP)

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CARTER, JOHN; BOBBY BRADFORD | SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC | VINYL RECORD (LP)

SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC | VINYL RECORD (LP)

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Release Date: 09/29/2023

The John Carter and Bobby Bradford Quartet/Quintet were critical to the progressive jazz movement around Los Angeles in the late 60s alongside the likes of Horace Tapscott. Both hailed from the Watts area and trumpeter, Bradford played with a woodshedding Ornette Coleman for two years in the early 60s when the legendary free movement leader decided not to record for a while but wanted to hone his trademark sound on the saxophone. Multi-reed player, Carter also worked with Coleman who brought them together to lead their own band. Their first outing on Flying Dutchman was "Flight For Four" as the Carter Bradford Quartet that was released in 1969. This is the second album they recorded where Carter and Bradford were supported by Tom Williamson (bass), Buzz Freeman (drums) and another uncredited bass player on four extended improvisations - 'The Sunday Afternoon Jazz Blues Society', 'The Eye Of The Storm', 'Loneliness' and 'Encounter'. The album has been out of print on vinyl since 1971 and Ace are delighted to release it with audio taken from hi-res digital transfers from the original masters.

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Tracklist Preview

  • The Sunday Afternoon
  • Jazz Blues Society
  • The Eye of the Storm
  • Loneliness
  • Encounter

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Product DESCRIPTION

Release Date: 09/29/2023

The John Carter and Bobby Bradford Quartet/Quintet were critical to the progressive jazz movement around Los Angeles in the late 60s alongside the likes of Horace Tapscott. Both hailed from the Watts area and trumpeter, Bradford played with a woodshedding Ornette Coleman for two years in the early 60s when the legendary free movement leader decided not to record for a while but wanted to hone his trademark sound on the saxophone. Multi-reed player, Carter also worked with Coleman who brought them together to lead their own band. Their first outing on Flying Dutchman was "Flight For Four" as the Carter Bradford Quartet that was released in 1969. This is the second album they recorded where Carter and Bradford were supported by Tom Williamson (bass), Buzz Freeman (drums) and another uncredited bass player on four extended improvisations - 'The Sunday Afternoon Jazz Blues Society', 'The Eye Of The Storm', 'Loneliness' and 'Encounter'. The album has been out of print on vinyl since 1971 and Ace are delighted to release it with audio taken from hi-res digital transfers from the original masters.

Tracklist Preview

  • The Sunday Afternoon
  • Jazz Blues Society
  • The Eye of the Storm
  • Loneliness
  • Encounter

Become A Member


Welcome to the Vinyl Vista Rewards Club — the ultimate experience for vinyl lovers!

Earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and get rewarded every time you shop. Whether you're here to grow your collection or enjoy the VIP treatment, our membership and loyalty programs make every spin more rewarding.

Collect points. Get discounts. Enjoy free shipping.

Join The Club

Bonus Rewards Points:

Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.

Free Shipping & VIP Perks:

Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.

Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):

Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.

Flexibility:

No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.

Shipping Policy

In Stock Items

Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.

Backordered Items

Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.

When purchasing a backordered item:

- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased

Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.

Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.

You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.

Preorder Items

Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.

Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.

Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.

Additional Fulfillment Information

Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.

Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.

When will I receive a tracking number?

Can I cancel my order?