Willis Jackson - Smoking With Willis (1965) [re-rip]

'Smoking with Willis' is a soul jazz album by American tenor saxophonist Willis Jackson, recorded in 1965 and released on the Cadet Records label. The album features Jackson leading a sextet with an organ-driven rhythm section, blending two original compositions "Doin' the Mudcat" and "Goose Pimples" with The Beatles covers "And I Love Her," "Yesterday," "A Hard Day's Night", alongside standards "Broadway" and "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" in a groovy, mid-1960s soul jazz style that emphasizes playful saxophone solos and tight ensemble interplay. Musically, it showcases Jackson's proficiency on tenor saxophone within a compact group featuring organist Butch Cornell, guitarist Vincent Corrao, trumpeter Franklyn Robinson, bassist Bob Bushnell, and drummer David Niskanan, all under the production supervision of Esmond Edwards. The album captures the vibrant soul jazz scene of the era, with its infectious rhythms and accessible interpretations. The jazz idiom of "smoking" describes Willis' fiery, energetic performances that captivated audiences. By incorporating organ combos, 'Smoking with Willis' evokes the gritty, repetitive grooves typical of soul jazz, blending earthy melodies with a rhythmic punch that appealed to both jazz enthusiasts and broader listeners seeking an upbeat, soulful fare. ~ Extract from grokipedia.com. 

Cadet Records, LPS-763, 1965
Recorded November, 1965 at A&R Recording Studios, Studio D, New York City 

Musicians:
Willis Jackson - Tenor Saxophone
Franklyn Robinson - Trumpet
Butch Cornell - Organ
Vincent Corrao - Guitar
Bob Bushnell - Bass
David Niskanan - Drums 

Tracks:
A1. Doin' The Mudcat {David C. Randolph, Willis Jackson} (4:16)
A2. And I Love Her {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (4:34)
A3. Goose Pimples {David C. Randolph, Willis Jackson} (4:38)
A4. Yesterday {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (3:13)
B1. Broadway {Bill Bird, Henry Woode, Teddy McCrae} (6:51)
B2. Who Can I Turn To [When Nobody Needs Me] {Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse} (4:44)
B3. A Hard Day's Night {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (5:37) 

Total Time: 33:53 

Credits:
Producer, Supervisor, Design [Cover], Photography - Esmond Edwards

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Goose Pimples

Eddie Fisher - Eddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)

A virtual primer in the art of soul-jazz guitar, Eddie Fisher and the Next Hundred Years is a record of uncommon virtue and consummate skill. A longtime R&B sideman, Fisher clearly relishes his turn in the spotlight, unspooling a series of endlessly inventive solos boasting the reach and consciousness of psychedelia. Fisher shifts gears effortlessly, transitioning from nuanced, intimate melodies to wild flights of fancy in the blink of an eye. Songs including "Jeremiah Pucket," "Land of Our Father," and "Either One" twist and turn like rides at an amusement park, achieving a comparable excitement and awe. ~  Extract by Jason Ankeny, AMG. 

Cadet Records, LPS 848, 1970
Cadet Records, LPS-848, 1999
Recorded 1970 at Archway Studios, St. Louis, Missouri 

Musicians:
Eddie Fisher - Guitar, Whistle [Human]
James Matthew - Piano, Electric Piano
Raymond Eldridge, Jr. - Bass
Johnny Johnson - Drums
Christina Fisher - Tambourine
Richard Nedler - Violin (#B2) 

Tracks:
A1. Jeremiah Pucket {Eddie Fisher} (4:40)
A2. Land Of Our Father {Eddie Fisher, James Matthews} (5:13)
A3. Either Or {Eddie Fisher} (5:41)
A4. Another Episode [In The Continuing Story Of Zeke And The Man] {Eddie Fisher} (2:55)
B1. Beautiful Things {Eddie Fisher} (12:00)
B2. East St. Louis Blues {Eddie Fisher} (4:09) 

Total Time: 34:38 

Credits:
Producer, Supervisor, Arranger - Eddie Fisher
Engineer - Oliver Sain
Remixing - Malcolm Chisholm
Art Direction - Michael Mendel
Photography - Bob Moore 

Land Of Our Father

Ramsey Lewis - Them Changes (1970) [vinyl]

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (27th May, 1935 - 12th September, 2022) was a great American jazz composer, pianist, and radio personality. Lewis recorded over 80 albums and received five gold records and three Grammy Awards in his career. His best-known singles include "The In Crowd", "Sun Goddess", and "Wade in the Water". With his passing, here is a relatively unknown ‘Cadet’ records album, which to date has only been released on LP. For this live session, he is joined by guitarist Phil Upchurch, bassist Cleveland Eaton and drummer Morris Jennings. The group is spurred on by the very appreciated audience covering three Lewis compositions and a number of popular tunes. All players arm themselves with an arsenal of ‘Fender' musical instruments. As a result, this performance is truly electrified. Ramsey excels on both piano and Rhodes and Phil intensifies the scene with his exceptional style, both backed by a vibrant rhythm section. The vinyl itself was in OK condition with only a few hardly noticeable artifacts, enjoy! 

Cadet Records, LPS-844, 1970
Recorded 8th & 9th May, 1970 at the Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Musicians:
Ramsey Lewis - Piano [Steinway], Fender Rhodes, Arranger
Phil Upchurch - Electric Guitar [Fender]
Cleveland Eaton - Electric Bass [Fender]
Morris Jennings - Drums 

Tracks:
A1. Them Changes {Buddy Miles} (6:37)
A2. Drown In My Own Tears {Henry Glover} (7:27)
A3. Oh Happy Day {Edwin Hawkins} (7:16)
B1. Do Whatever Sets You Free {Ramsey Lewis} (7:51)
B2. Something {George Harrison} (5:11)
B3. See The End From The Beginning, Look Afar {Cleveland Eaton, Ramsey Lewis} (6:17)
B4. The Unsilent Minority {Ramsey Lewis} (3:43) 

Total Time: 44:22 

Credits:
Producer - Concept - Ramsey Lewis
Supervisor - Dick LaPalm
Engineer - Reice Hamel
Mastering - George Piros
Photography - Alan Levine
Design, Cover [Illustration] - Dick Fowler

Eddie Fisher Quintet - The Third Cup (1969) [re-rip]

Edward Thomas Fisher was born March 4, 1943 and after listening for only a few moments you know he's the one...he's the important part of the next legend...the legend of "Boss String-Pickers." Good guitar players are not easy to come by. Reason: the guitar can't be faked. In other words, you can't ride the wind on someone else's blowing. Charlie Christian, Johnny Smith, Barney Kessell, Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery are club members in Guitar's "Hall of Fame." They all wore the label Boss Guitar, and I'm sure they'll be remembered for their varied contributions to modern music. But the Bossest Guitar of 'em all could belong to this young mover from the east...East St. Lois, by way of Little Rock, Arkansas. ~ by Leo Chears, Liner Notes.

Eddie Fisher (1943-2007) came out of Wes Montgomery & Grant Green, but on his Cadet albums there's a spareness, a rawness, a looseness in his playing. The whole album is excellent. The title track is one of the high masterpieces of soul-jazz. The best stuff here isn't funk, it's shimmering, limber, spare steppers; with organ and a second, rhythm guitar, and one Paul Jackson on bass.

Cadet Records, CA 828, 1969

Recorded February, 1969 at Saico Studios, St. Louis, Missouri

Musicians:

Eddie Fisher - Lead Guitar

Phil Westmoreland - Rhythm Guitar

Bobby Selby - Organ

Paul Jackson - Bass

Kenny "Spider Webb" Rice - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Scorched Earth {Eddie Fisher} (3:11)

A2. A Dude Called Zeke {Eddie Fisher} (6:12)

A3. Shut Up {Eddie Fisher} (6:43)

A4. The Third Cup {Eddie Fisher} (5:59)

B1. Two By Two {Oliver Lake} (3:20)

B2. Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Be-Do-Da-Day {Stevie Wonder, Cosby, May} (3:36)

B3. The Shadow Of Your Smile{Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster} (11:02)

Credits:

Producer & Engineer - Oliver Sain

Cover Photography & Album Design - Jerry Griffith

Liner Notes - Leo Chears, KADI-FM, St. Louis, Missouri

The Third Cup