Saturday, February 9, 2013

Don Wilkerson - Preach Brother!

With the release of The Complete Blue Note Sessions, Don Wilkerson seems to have finally received some long overdue recognition.  Firmly planted in the soul jazz style, he stands alongside greats like Fathead Newman, Stanley Turrentine and Hank Crawford.  It's still fascinating to me, that with the incredible popularity and exposure of Blue Note, Wilkerson can still remain a mystery to jazz fans.

You won't find any spiritual or higher powered jazz on Preach Brother!.  The order of the day is fun, upbeat jazz with a heavy leaning towards R&B.  Wilkerson is never at a loss for a funky, groovy chorus - and the band follows suit accordingly.

Obviously, most of you have this album one way or the other, as part of a collection or as a reissue.  I am offering my minty, reissued LP in hopes of capturing the few out there who need an introduction.  Ripped at 24/44.1 wav and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC... enjoy!!!


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  1. poppachubbyFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

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  2. sashaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    How can you possibly go wrong with that band behind you?!? Many thanks for the vinyl..

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I don't have this one nor the Complete Bluenote Don Wilkerson. Many thanks. Hopefully I'll come across the complete Wilkerson one day.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Truely a gread find of an album, keep rockin'this great blog. Any Wilkinson with organists in your vault? Thanks again

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  5. greenishthingFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    what a team! thanks!!

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  6. poppachubbyFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Wilkerson only left 4 albums as his legacy. His first was on Riverside, as part of Cannonball Adderley's program. It's a great album, but frankly I feel that Wilkerson was better served by Lion's sensibilities. Only one session, Shoutin', featured an organist - John Patton. I have all of his albums as reissues and would be more than happy to serve them up. However I have a small batch of goodies all ready to go, so in due time...

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Keeping my eyes and ears open for more Don Wilkerson and what ever else you serve up.

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  8. sandor essedyFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    thanks for this marvelous album I discover here.

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  9. rogFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    I'm CAPTURED, headphones are cooling down now... Poppa, where you been hiding this guy ? SO GOOD !

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  10. anon'n'onFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    post brother!..thanks

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  11. Brush&StickFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Had this on cd, but there is nothing like hearing Blue Note recordings on vinyl! Thanks for this!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Brush&StickFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Had this on cd, but there is nothing like hearing Blue Note recordings on vinyl! Thanks for this!!!!!!!!!

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