Hank Crawford - Double Cross (1968) [re-rip]

Here we have another classic early album by Hank Crawford on Atlantic Records from 1968. Similar to his other recordings on that label Hank puts together a powerful soulful collection of tunes. Four are penned by him; the others an engaging selection of notable standards. He is joined by a stellar array of players including: David "Fathead" Newman, Pepper Adams, Joe Newman, Jack McDuff, Carl Lynch & Bruno Carr to nominate a few. On one tune Hank plays piano, but it’s his alto playing that is truly sensational. There is not much more to add other than just give it a spin!

Atlantic Records, SC 1503, 1968

Recorded in 1968 at Atlantic Studios, New York

Personnel:

Hank Crawford - Alto Saxophone, Piano (#B3)
Joe Newman, Melvin Lastie - Trumpet (#A1-B2)
John Hunt, Fielder Floyd - Trumpet (#B3,B4)
Tony Studd - Trombone (#A1-B2)

David "Fathead" Newman - Tenor Saxophone (#A1-B2)

Wendell Harrison - Tenor Saxophone (#B3,B4)
Pepper Adams - Baritone Saxophone (#A1-B2)

Alenzo C. Shaw - Baritone Saxophone (#B3,B4)

Jack McDuff - Piano (#B1)

Carl Lynch - Guitar (#A1-B2)

Jimmy Tyrell - Fender Bass (#A1-B2)

Charles Green - Bass (#B3, B4)

Bruno Carr - Drums (#A1-B2)

Wilbert Hogan - Drums (#B3,B4)

Tracks:

A1. Double Cross {Hank Crawford} (3:18)

A2. Jimmy Mack {Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland} (2:36)

A3. Glue Fingers {Hank Crawford} (3:27)

A4. I Can't Stand It {Hank Crawford} (4:46)

B1. In The Heat Of The Night {Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Quincy Jones} (4:01)

B2. The Second Time Around {Jimmy van Heusen, Sammy Cahn} (3:52)

B3. Mud Island Blues {Hank Crawford} (5:59)

B4. Someday [You'll Want Me To Want You] {Jimmie Hodges} (3:52)

Credits:

Producer - Arif Mardin, Joel Dorn

Recording Engineer - Bruce Tergesen, Phil Iehle

Cover [Illustration & Design] - Stanislaw Zagorski

Liner Notes - Burt Burdeen, WSDM, Chicago

Hank Crawford - From The Heart (1962) [vinyl>flac]

Warm and laidback soul jazz from the great Hank Crawford – cut in a relaxed mode that makes the set feel like some of the late nite smokers on the Prestige label at the time! Hank's alto work is perfectly placed on the set, and he's working with fellow Ray Charles bandmember David Fathead Newman on tenor – plus John Hunt and Phil Guilbeau on trumpets, and Leroy Cooper on baritone sax – plus guitar from Sonny Forrest on two tracks. Titles include "The Peeper", "Sherri", "Sweet Cakes", "Don't Cry Baby", "What Will I Tell My Heart", and "But On The Other Hand". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

Recorded in 1962 with most of the same band that made Soul Clinic, Hank Crawford turns in a simmering, deep soul performance that draws in equal parts from Ray Charles' R&B, James Moody's blues and Duke Ellington's swing. Accompanied by Texas tenor giant David "Fathead" Newman, baritone saxophonist Leroy Cooper, trumpeters John Hunt and Phil Guilbeau, bassist Edgar Willis and drummer Bruno Carr (with Sonny Forrest on guitar on three tracks), Crawford follows the soul-blues Muse into the night on this set. His four originals, including "Stoney Lonesome," "The Peeper" and "Sherri," are high points, so are his readings of Percy Mayfield's classic "But on the Other Hand," and Charles' "Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand." The bookends on the set are the Unger-Bernie-Johnson blues finger-popper "Don't Cry Baby" and the elegant, melancholy ballad "What Will I Tell My Heart." From the Heart features Crawford digging deep into the Memphis tradition for expression. His own playing is exceptional as is that of Newman. These solos are as notable for their restraint in the service of melody as they are for their depth of expression. This is an early highpoint for Crawford. ~ by Thom Jurek, AMG.

Atlantic Records, SD 1387, 1962

Recorded 8^th November, 1961 - 16^th May, 1962

Personnel:

Hank Crawford - Alto Saxophone

David "Fathead" Newman - Tenor Saxophone

Leroy Cooper - Baritone Saxophone

Philip Guilbeau - Trumpet [Solo #B3]

John Hunt - Trumpet

Sonny Forrest - Guitar (#A1,A5,B1)

Edgar Willis - Bass

Bruno Carr - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Don't Cry Baby {Stellar Unger, Saul Bernie, James P. Johnson} (4:21)

A2. Sweet Cakes {Hank Crawford} (3:38)

A3. You've Changed {Bill Carey, Carey Fischer} (3:18)

A4. Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand {Ray Charles} (3:52)

A5. Sherri {Hank Crawford} (4:37)

B1. The Peeper {Hank Crawford} (3:08)

B2. But On The Other Hand {Percy Mayfield} (5:02)

B3. Stoney Lonesome {Hank Crawford} (5:42)

B4. What Will I Tell My Heart {Peter Tinturin, Jack Lawrence, Irving Gordon} (5:09)

Credits:

Producer, Supervisor - Nesuhi Ertegun

Audio Engineer - Tom Dowd, Phil Lehle

Cover Design - Loring Eutemey

Cover Photo - Jim Marshall

Liner Notes - Leo Davis