Carlos Garnett - Let This Melody Ring On (1975) [re-rip>re-post]

This is Carlos Garnett's 3rd album for Muse records. On "Let This Melody Ring On" Garnett puts together and producers his own compositions using a combination of both large groups and leanings towards bigger band ensembles with some added exhilarating strings and backing vocals. As a result the listener is presented with an enjoyable assortment of tunes which have been carefully crafted to deliver a nice spacey soul jazz feel. Garnett in his own right is a notable reed player; "Senior Trane" in particular showcases some very fiery sax playing. He is joined by other notable Free Jazz/Soul-Jazz musicians and there is room for some great soloing, especially for Olu Dara, Hubert Eaves, Reggie Lucas, Anthony Jackson and Howard King. This album is well worth a listen and like most Muse vinyls are pretty hard to find. Grab it and Enjoy!

Muse Records, MR 5079, 1975
Recorded 16th & 18th June, 1973 at Minot Sound Studios Inc., White Plains, New York

Musicians:
Carlos Garnett - Tenor & Baritone Saxophones, Ukulele (#A3), Vocals
Olu Dara - Trumpet
Kiane Zawadi - Trombone
Hubert Eaves - Keyboards
Reggie Lucas - Guitar
Carlos Jordan - Ukulele (#A3)
James Benjamin - Bass (#A1,B1)
Anthony Jackson - Bass (#A2,A3,B2,B3)
Howard King - Drums
Neil Clarke - Percussion
Charles Dalton, Diedre Murray, Howard Hall, Joe Singer, John Blake, Richard Locker - Strings
Prema - Vocals

Tracks:
A1. Good Shepherd (4:20)
A2. Panama Roots (9:24)
A3. Ghetto Jungle (4:34)
B1. Señor Trane (7:39)
B2. Samba Serenade (6:32)
B3. Let This Melody Ring On (6:44)

All Compositions by Carlos Garnett

Credits:
Producer - Carlos Garnett
Executive Producer - Joe Fields
Recording & Mixing Engineer - John Battiloro
Album Design & Photography - Ron Warwell