In the early 1970s, work
became scarce for Willis. He was recording for the extremely dubious Paul
Winley and his records were not publicised well. He was rescued from plans to
leave music by Don Schlitten, who recorded him for Muse in 1973 and 1974. Then he
made a couple of Disco albums for Atlantic, the first of which was his second
hit album. And he was back on the road again, with a succession of recordings
for Muse that were as good as anything he’d made. Indeed one, “Bar wars”, is
among the greatest classics of Soul Jazz. This LP finds Willis in good form backed
by an assortment of accomplished players, a bluesy affair, enjoy!
UpFront Records,
UPF-184, 1970
Recorded 1970 in New York, NY
Musicians:
Willis Jackson - Tenor
Saxophone
Dave "Baby" Cortez
- Organ
George Benson, Sterling McGee
- Guitar
Earl Williams - Drums
Kako - Conga
Tracks:
A1. Mellow Blues (Winley,
Winley} (10:14)
A2. Funky Sterling (Winley,
Winley} (7:27)
B1. Cryin' (Winley, Winley} (8:43)
B2. Groove On (Winley,
Winley} (9:19)
Credits:
Co-Producer, Composer - Ann
Winley, Paul Winley
Engineer - Tom Owen
Art Direction - David Lartaud
