Charles Kynard - Professor Soul (1968) [vinyl>flac]

Charles Kynard released this ultra groovy hammond happening in 1968. With just John Kirkwood on drums and Cal Green on guitar, Professor Soul is a true soul-jazz testament, you can see it on the album cover that the combo are flirting with the young groovy hippies around - very atmospheric! Groovy! ~ Trollkarlens Hatt, Groover’ Choice.

An ultra-hip album from organist Charles Kynard - one of his earliest outings as a leader for Prestige, and a set that's much more in the Groove Holmes mode than some of his later, funkier sides! The setting here is quite lean - a trio that features the wonderful Cal Green on guitar - playing here with a hard, off-kilter sound that sounds a lot like George Freeman at the best moments. Tracks are all relatively long - open and laidback, with Kynard and Green hitting a nice exploratory mode on their solos. Titles include "Cristo Redentor", "Sister Lovie", "JC.", and "Professor Soul". (OOP) © Dusty Groove, Inc.

Prestige Records, PRST 7599, 1968

Recorded 6^th August, 1968 at RCA Victor Studios, Los Angeles, California

Musicians:

Charles Kynard - Organ

Cal Green - Guitar

Johnny Kirkwood - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Professor Soul {Charles Kynard} (6:48)

A2. Christo Redentor {Duke Pearson} (4:34)

A3. Song Of Delilah {Victor Young, Jay Livingston, Ray Evans} (6:46)

B1. Sister Lovie {Johnny Kirkwood} (5:42)

B2. By The Time I Get To Phoenix {Jimmy Webb} (7:50)

B3. J.C. {Charles Kynard} (5:28)

Credits:

Producer - Bob Porter

Liner Notes - Bob Porter (October, 1968)