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Charles Earland was instrumental in introducing many new musicians to
the attention of the jazz world. One such artist was Gary Chandler and here we
have his rare and powerful album as a leader. Joined with Harold
Ousley, Cornell Dupree, Buddy Caldwell, Idris Muhammad and others this LP
is truly a jazz-funk gem.
After catching the attention
of producer Bob Porter via Charles Earland dates including Living Black!,
trumpeter Gary Chandler finally earned his shot as leader with Outlook, and
don't let the absence of subsequent efforts fool you -- this is one of the true
lost classics of jazz-funk, a Molotov cocktail lit with a burning joint. Cut
with an all-star supporting cast including guitarist Cornell Dupree, organist
Ceasar Frazier, tenorist Harold Ousley, and drummer Idris Muhammad, the record
is less a collection of songs than one long, steamroller groove. Crate diggers
and DJs have coveted "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" for years,
but in truth, damn near every second of Outlook demands consideration as a
sample. ~ Jason Ankeny, AMG.
Eastbound Records, EB 9001,
1972
Track Listing:
A1. Baby Let Me Take You [In
My Arms] {Abrim Tilmon} (10:04)
A2. Flamingo {Edmund
Anderson, Theodor Grouya} (6:38)
B1. Kaleidoscope {Gary
Chandler} (4:40)
B2. The Jet Set {Gary
Chandler} (4:02)
B3. Blue Dues {Gary Chandler}
(7:17)
Personnel:
Gary Chandler - Trumpet
Harold Ousley - Tenor
Saxophone
Dick Griffin - Trombone
Ceasar Frazier - Organ
Cornell Dupree - Guitar
Gordon Edwards - Electric
Bass [Fender] (#A1, B1, B3)
Buddy Caldwell - Congas, Tambourine (#A1, B1-B3)
Idris Muhammad - Drums (#A1,
B1-B3)
Robert Battle - Drums (#A2) 