Clark Terry - Trumpet & Flugelhorn (1974) [vinyl]

Clark Terry is an acknowledged master of improvisation. Because of his superb musicianship, he has long been in demand in concert halls, nightclubs and in major recording studios. His trumpet work is a perfect example of how it should be done on that instrument. And Clark has brought new and much deserved popularity to the flugelhorn. This album was conceived and designed for three reasons: to show other musicians exactly what the experts do with a chord progression; to provide teachers with exciting new material for the classroom; Preserve on record and paper the work of some of the best jazz musicians of this era. Songs include: Swedish Terrier * On the Trail * Hackensack * Smedley * Flintstones. ~ www.amazon.com. 

MMO Music Group, Inc., 671, 1974 

Musicians:
Clark Terry - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Ron Odrich - Bass Clarinet
Don Friedman - PianoVictor Sproles - Bass
"Mousey" Alexander - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Swedish Terrier {Clark Terry} (4:46)
2. On The Trail {Ferde Grofé} (4:55)
3. Hackensack {Thelonious Monk} (3:27)
4. Smedley {Oscar Peterson} (3:43)
5. Flintstones {Hoyt Curtin} (4:21) 

Total Time: 21:12 

Credits:
Producer - Keith M. Perkins
Engineer - Jim Odrich

Harold Ousley - Sweet Double Hipness (1980) [vinyl>flac]

Released in 1980, Sweet Double Hipness is a compilation of two of Ousley’s previous recordings from the early 1970s. The music is as good as the cover beginning with the bass get down on Uncle Funky. Come Get It, I Got It is just as funky with its drum heavy intro and organ playing. It’s a definite head nodder. Also, worth a listen is the title track with its female vocals singing the harmony to Ousley’s sax line mixed with some traditional Bop interludes, and some background percussion. Prodigal Son isn’t a bad Soul-Jazz piece either.”  ~ Soul Strut.

Muse Records, MR 5141, 1980

Recorded 28^th March, 1972 At Sound Ideas, New York City

Musicians:

Harold Ousley - Tenor Saxophone

Norman Simmons - Piano (#A1,B1,B3)

Neal Creque - Piano (#A2,A3,B2)

Bob Rose Guitar (#A2,A3,B2)

Victor Sproles - Bass (#A1,B1,B3)

Jay Leonhart - Bass (#A2,A3,B2)

Steve Butler - Drums (#A1,B1,B3)

Jim Young - Drums (#A2,A3,B2)

Ralph Dorsey - Congas (#A1,B1,B3)

Steve Kroon - Percussion (#A1,B1,B3)

Danny Barrajanos - Percussion (#A2,A3,B2)

Holly Hamilton, Edna Holt - Vocals (#A1,B1,B3)

Tracks:

A1. Uncle Funky {Harold Ousley} (7:08)

A2. The Prodical Son {Harold Ousley} (5:51)

A3. One For The Masses {Harold Ousley} (8:16)

B1. Sweet Double Hipness {Harold Ousley} (5:38)

B2. Come Get It, I Got It {Harold Ousley} (5:12)

B3. Feel Like Makin' Love {Gene McDaniels} (7:20)

Credits:

Producer - Harold Ousley, Frederick Seibert, Bob Rose

Engineer - George Klabin

Cover Photo - Hugh Bell

Cover Design - Ron Warwell

Liner Notes - Arnold Jay Smith

This is a compilation of his albums as a leader: bubbly, energetic and romantic, with a pleasant mixture of funk, soul, blues and bop.

Harold Ousley - The People's Groove (1977) [vinyl>flac]

Communication, a much-abused word in the world of music has special relevance in the case of saxophonist Harold Ousley. His basic goal is "to develop the ability to give people a complete musical experience that inspires, consoles and nourishes." In pursuit of that goal, Harold's activities have fanned out to include several separate yet interrelated directions. Harold's big vibrant sound and rhythmic finesse immediately evoke waves of tapping toes, popping fingers and undulating bodies. He makes everyone feel good. This album will help bring Harold Ousley's music to a wider audience. That is good because Ousley's musical humanism does indeed have the capacity to inspire console and heal. ~ Extract from Liner Notes by Chuck Berg (Downbeat).

Muse Records, MR 5107, 1977

Recorded Live and in Studio throughout 1972 approximate dates not listed.

Musicians:

Harold Ousley - Tenor Sax (#A1-B1,B3), Alto Sax (#B1,B2)

Gary Chandler - Trumpet (#A1)

Bobby Forrester - Organ (#A2,B2)

Neal Creque - Piano (#A3,B3)

Norman Simmons - Piano (#A4,B1)

Bob Rose - Guitar (#A3,B3)

Nate Stokes - Guitar (#A1-A2)

Ray McKinny - Bass (#A1)

Jay Leonhart - Bass (#A3,B3)

Victor Sproles - Bass (#A4,B1)

Al Dreares - Drums (#A1)

Steve Butler - Drums (#A2,A4,B1-B2)

Jim Young - Drums (#A3,B3)

Ralph Dorsey - Congas (#A2,A4,B1)

Danny Barrajanos - Percussion (#A3,B3)

Steve Kroon - Percussion (#A2,A4,B1)

Edna Holt - Vocals (#A2,A4,B1)

Holly Hamilton - Vocals (#A4,B1)

Tracks:

A1. The People's Groove {Harold Ousley} (3:19)

A2. Little Virgo {Harold Ousley} (6:40)

A3. Me & Bobby McGhee {Kris Kristofferson} (7:45)

A4. Positivity {Harold Ousley} (7:48)

B1. El Exi-Hente {Harold Ousley} (4:38)

B2. Why Did I Choose You? {Harold Ousley} (10:30)

B3. The Kid {Harold Ousley} (5:47)

Credits:

Producer - Fred Seibert, Harold Ousley

Photography [Cover], Album Design - Ron Warwell

Liner Notes - Chuck Berg (Downbeat)

In 1977, the Chicago-born saxophonist Harold Ousley put out the album "The People's Groove". In essence it is a Soul Jazz/Jazz Funk masterpiece. Some of tunes are taken from a live context and as a result are full of energy. With "Little Virgo" the listener is treated to a great piece of jazz funk. Another definite highlight is the Samba-Fused recording "El Exi-Hente" with its thrilling high-speed electric piano intertwined with nicely delivered scat vocals. The rest of the compositions are of equal merit, in fact there are no disappointments. Ousley as a producer has chosen some of the great jazz luminaries of the time together with an impressive rhythm section of players noted within the black music movement. Overall, the album is very entertaining whereby Ousley gets to showcase his skills on both tenor and alto.