Berkeley 1978 captures Gil Scott‑Heron & The Midnight Band in full flight during a live KALX‑FM broadcast from the University of California. The performance blends jazz‑funk grooves, political soul and Scott‑Heron’s unmistakable spoken‑word presence, showcasing the band’s tight interplay and the raw energy of their late‑70s live shows.
This 2025 UK pressing presents the complete FM session on high‑quality vinyl, housed in a Mint sleeve and delivered factory‑sealed. A powerful document for fans of jazz‑funk, conscious soul and Gil Scott‑Heron’s essential live recordings.
Track Listing
- Hello Sunday‑Hello Road
- 95 South (All Of The Places We’ve Been)
- Home Is Where The Hatred Is
- Song Of The Wind
- The Bottle
- Johannesburg
Features
- 2025 UK pressing
- Live FM broadcast recording (KALX‑FM, UC Berkeley, 1978)
- Jazz‑funk / funk / conscious soul
- Mint vinyl and sleeve
- 12" LP, 33 RPM
- Captures the full Midnight Band lineup in peak form
Information
Artist: Gil Scott‑Heron & The Midnight Band
Title: Berkeley 1978 – Recorded Live On KALX‑FM At The University Of California
Format: LP Album
Label: Gemini
Released: 2025
Country: UK
Genre: Jazz / Funk / Soul
Style: Funk / Jazz‑Funk
Condition: New & Sealed