BOOKER ERVIN - BACK FROM THE GIG (1976 COMPILATION) 24~48 VINYL

1976
Blue Note BN-LA488-H2
MY Vinyl Rip
Front, Back, & Inside Covers
DR Value 13
WAVE
994 MB

 AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This two-LP set consists of a pair of classic Blue Note sets that were not originally released until 1976. The great tenor Booker Ervin (whose hard passionate sound was always immediately recognizable) is well-showcased with the Horace Parlan Sextet in 1963 (a group also featuring pianist Parlan, trumpeter Johnny Coles and guitarist Grant Green) and with his own all-star quintet from 1968 (which also stars trumpeter Woody Shaw and pianist Kenny Barron). The stimulating group originals and advanced solos (which fall somewhere between hard bop and the avant-garde) still sound fresh and frequently exciting.

The Tracks:

01 Home In Africa / 02 A Tune For Richard / 03 Back From The Gig / 04 Dexi / 05 Kucheza Blues / 

06 Happy Frame Of Mind / 07 Gichi / 08 Den Tex / 09 In A Capicornian Way / 10 Lynn's Tune / 11 204

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!!!