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    Leon Thomas It’s My Life I’m Fighting For / Shape Your Mind To Die

    BGP
      • 1. It’s My Life I’m Fighting For
      • 2. Shape Your Mind To Die

      These two Leon Thomas cuts have become increasingly sought after by DJs in recent years.

      For his 1973 Flying Dutchman LP “Full Circle” Thomas teamed up with top New York session players like Pee Wee Ellis, Joe Farrell and Neal Creque. The latter composed the apocalyptic funky jazz of ‘It’s My Life I’m Fighting For’. Running for ten minutes it’s a classic.

      Thomas and Creque also wrote the dramatic five minute long ‘Shape Your Mind To Die’ which, fuelled by Pee Wee Ellis’ amazing soprano saxophone, appeared on Thomas’ previous album “Blues And The Soulful Truth” in 1972.

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      Great deep funky vocal jazz. Includes 'Shape Your Mind To Die'.
        Leon ThomasFull CircleFlying Dutchman
        Fantasic deep vocal jazz! Includes "Balance Of Life" and "It's My Life I'm Fighting For"
          Leon ThomasThe Creator 1969-1973: The Best Of The Flying Dutchman MastersBGP
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            Leon ThomasThe Leon Thomas Album (1972)Flying Dutchman
            Leon Thomas' second album, arranged by Oliver Nelson, featuring Billy Cobham, Roy Haynes and James Spaulding. Includes 'Pharoah's Tune".

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