• (PRE-ORDER 10/31/25) The Time Is Now (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - JAZZ *NEW*
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Phil Ranelin

(PRE-ORDER 10/31/25) The Time Is Now (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

(PRE-ORDER 10/31/25) The Time Is Now (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Description

Phil Ranelin’s first record as a leader is worlds away from his later 1976 offering, Vibes From the Tribe. The Time Is Now is a vanguard jazz record, full of the spirit, determination, and innovation inspired by John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Cecil Taylor, Pharoah Sanders, and Archie Shepp. Recorded in 1973 and 1974 and released at the end of 1974, the set shows Ranelin to be an imposing composer and frightfully good trombonist. The original album contained six compositions that are a deep musical brew of avant-garde improvisation, hard bop jazz esthetics, and soulful melodic ideas that were superimposed as a jump off point for both harmonic and rhythmic (read: Latin) invention. The stamp of Detroit is all over this thing. Tracks like the title and “Black Destiny” reflect the anger and vision of the era, while moving it all in a positive musical direction. Soloists on the set include the rest of the Tribe collective — Marcus Belgrave and Wendell Harrison — as well as local players who deserved far more than they received in terms of national recognitions: bassist Reggie “Shoo-Be Doo” Fields, trumpeter Charles Moore, pianist Keith Vreeland, drummer Bill Turner, and others including Ranelin himself. The arrangements on The Time Is Now were ahead of their time, clustering a rhythm section as part of the horn’s front line (“13th and Senate” and the title track) and a stylistic angularity that reflected both musical history and futurism in jazz and R&B (“Time Is Running Out” and “Times Gone By”). The Time Is Now is a must for any vanguard jazz aficionado or anyone interested in the strange, rhythm-oriented evolution of Detroit music.

  • Re-mastering by: Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London

1. The Time Is Now For Change
2. Time Is Running Out
3. Of Times Gone By
4. Black Destiny
5. 13th And Senate
6. He The One We All Knew Pt. 1

TRCD4006 -Artist-Phil Ranelin

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format Detail: LP Black
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Availability : Pre-Order
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Format Type: LP
  • Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item's shipment.**
  • Released: 10/31/2025
  • Internal ID: JIT

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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