Willis Jackson - Smoking With Willis (1965) [re-rip]

'Smoking with Willis' is a soul jazz album by American tenor saxophonist Willis Jackson, recorded in 1965 and released on the Cadet Records label. The album features Jackson leading a sextet with an organ-driven rhythm section, blending two original compositions "Doin' the Mudcat" and "Goose Pimples" with The Beatles covers "And I Love Her," "Yesterday," "A Hard Day's Night", alongside standards "Broadway" and "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" in a groovy, mid-1960s soul jazz style that emphasizes playful saxophone solos and tight ensemble interplay. Musically, it showcases Jackson's proficiency on tenor saxophone within a compact group featuring organist Butch Cornell, guitarist Vincent Corrao, trumpeter Franklyn Robinson, bassist Bob Bushnell, and drummer David Niskanan, all under the production supervision of Esmond Edwards. The album captures the vibrant soul jazz scene of the era, with its infectious rhythms and accessible interpretations. The jazz idiom of "smoking" describes Willis' fiery, energetic performances that captivated audiences. By incorporating organ combos, 'Smoking with Willis' evokes the gritty, repetitive grooves typical of soul jazz, blending earthy melodies with a rhythmic punch that appealed to both jazz enthusiasts and broader listeners seeking an upbeat, soulful fare. ~ Extract from grokipedia.com. 

Cadet Records, LPS-763, 1965
Recorded November, 1965 at A&R Recording Studios, Studio D, New York City 

Musicians:
Willis Jackson - Tenor Saxophone
Franklyn Robinson - Trumpet
Butch Cornell - Organ
Vincent Corrao - Guitar
Bob Bushnell - Bass
David Niskanan - Drums 

Tracks:
A1. Doin' The Mudcat {David C. Randolph, Willis Jackson} (4:16)
A2. And I Love Her {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (4:34)
A3. Goose Pimples {David C. Randolph, Willis Jackson} (4:38)
A4. Yesterday {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (3:13)
B1. Broadway {Bill Bird, Henry Woode, Teddy McCrae} (6:51)
B2. Who Can I Turn To [When Nobody Needs Me] {Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse} (4:44)
B3. A Hard Day's Night {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (5:37) 

Total Time: 33:53 

Credits:
Producer, Supervisor, Design [Cover], Photography - Esmond Edwards

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Goose Pimples

Don Patterson - Soul Happening! (1966)

Similar to Satisfaction! Don puts together another fine soul Jazz groove. Again, he opts for a trio format with himself organist, Vincent Corrao guitarist and his long-term drummer Billy James and sets about interpreting a number of jazz standards and couple popular tunes to great effect, Enjoy!

Those of us who have been fortunate enough to hear Don on his other Prestige albums will recognise that he is not only able to play long, well-constructed solos, but that his ability as an accompanist is first rate. On this album we can hear how Don ably and sympathetically backs his guitarist, Vincent Corrao. In this, as in many other respects, Don is one of those complete musicians who is slowly gaining a large following on the jazz scene. It will be a worthwhile experience. Altogether, with the cohesive strength of Don, Vincent and Billy, we have another good example of what can happen when three fine musicians get together for a swinging ‘Soul Happening.’ ~ Extract from Liner Notes by Walter Catt (Jan. 1967)

Prestige Records, PR 7484, 1967

Recorded 5^th August, 1966 At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Personnel:

Don Patterson - Organ

Vincent Corrao - Guitar

Billy James - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Wade In The Water {Traditional} (5:17)

A2. La Bamba {Hector Acosta, Harry Belafonte} (4:50)

A3. Strangers In The Night {Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder} (7:12)

B1. Up Tight {Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder} (3:12)

B2. Love Letters {Victor Young, Edward Heyman} (6:47)

B3. Wee Dot {J.J. Johnson, Leo Parker} (5:55)

Total Time: 33:12

Credits:

Producer - Cal Lampley

Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder

Design - Don Schlitten

Liner Notes - Walter Catt (Jan. 1967)