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
6th 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)
