Rusty Bryant - Soul Liberation (1970) [vinyl>flac]

While his manner (Rusty's) may be mild, his tenor sound is distinctive among all other tenor saxophonists. A heavy sound, imagination and his uniquely soulful delivery are the functional components of his style. Were talent the only criteria for making an album, Rusty would be able to handle the chore by himself but he has chosen an all-star cast involving some of the top recording stars in the business to groove along with him.

Joining him are: Virgil Jones on trumpet, Charlie Earland on Organ, Melvin Sparks on guitar and Idris Muhammad on Drums

Inside this cover are five of our most talented musicians at their best. Together they create a forum of excitement. In the five tunes they capture all that is sought by imaginative listeners. If you are one of those dudes that need to get your soul together you have picked a good place to start. On the other hand if you have yourself wrapped tight then you no doubt are aware of Rusty and the boys. In either case, Soul Liberation is for you. ~ Excerpt from Liner Notes by Martin Douglas.

Prestige Records, PR 7798, 1970

Recorded 15^th June, 1970 at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Personnel:

Rusty Bryant - Tenor Sax (#A1,A3-B2), Alto Sax (#A2)

Virgil Jones - Trumpet

Charlie Earland - Organ

Melvin Sparks - Guitar

Idris Muhammad - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Cold Duck Time {Eddie Harris} (6:21)

A2. The Ballad Of Oren Bliss {Rusty Bryant} (6:00)

A3. Lou-Lou {Charlie Earland} (8:13)

B1. Soul Liberation {Charlie Earland} (11:35)

B2. Freeze-Dried Soul {Rusty Bryant} (7:29)

Credits:

Supervisor - Bob Porter

Recording Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder

Liner Notes - Martin Douglas