Sonny Stitt ‎– Stitt Goes Latin

 

Sonny Stitt  Stitt Goes Latin (1963) Latin Jazz Album

Royal Roost records ‎1963– SLP 2253

notes:

Sonny Stitt’s Stitt Goes Latin (1963) blends bebop saxophone 

with Afro-Cuban rhythms for a lively Latin jazz session. Driving 

percussion and bold arrangements highlight Stitt’s sharp 

phrasing and versatility in this underrated crossover album.

credits:

Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

Thad Jones - trumpet

Chick Corea - piano

Larry Gales - bass

Willie Bobo - drums

Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas, bongos

Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez - cowbell, maracas, jawbone

Recorded:

November 6, 1963

A & R Studios, New York City

Producer Teddy Reig

tracklist:

A1 Are You Listening

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

3:30

A2 Amigos

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

4:36

A3 Little Red Suede Shoes

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

4:04

A4 Ritmo Bobo

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

6:02

B1 I Told You So

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:20

B2 Chic

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:13

B3 Senor Jones

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:10

B4 Autumn Leaves

Written-By – Johnny Mercer

5:32

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Average White Band – Show Your Hand (1973 Album)

Average White Band – Show Your Hand (1973) Funk & Soul Album

MCA Records 1973 ‎– MCA-345

notes:

Show Your Hand is the debut album by Scottish funk band 

Average White Band, likely recorded at RG Jones Recording Studios,

 Wimbledon, London, and released in 1973 by MCA Records. After the

 success of AWB, the album was re-issued in 1975 with a new title, 

Put It Where You Want It, a different opening track and new cover artwork. 

Crédits

Malcolm Duncan – tenor saxophone

Hamish Stuart – guitars, lead and backing vocals

Onnie McIntyre – guitars, backing vocals

Roger Ball – piano, clavinet, alto saxophone

Alan Gorrie – bass, lead and backing vocals

Robbie McIntosh – drums, percussion

    

Recorded November 1972 – April 1973

Studio RG Jones, London, UK

Producer – AWB, Robin Turner

  Engineer – Nick Sykes

 Tracklist

A1 The Jugglers 4:46

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, AWB*

A2 This World Has Music 5:53

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, B. Bramlett*, L. Ware*

A3 Twilight Zone 5:25

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, R. Ball*

A4 Put It Where You Want It 5:09

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, J. Sample

B1 Show Your Hand 4:26

Written-By – A. Gorrie*

B2 Back In '67 4:08

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, R. McIntosh*, R. Ball*

B3 Reach Out 4:02

Written-By – AWB*, R. Ball*

B4 T.L.C. 8:09

Written-By – A. Gorrie*, AWB*

 

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Average White Band ‎– Soul Searching lp1976

Average White Band Soul Searching  Funk & Soul Album

 Atlantic records  1976 ‎– SD 18179

Notes:

Soul Searching is the fourth studio album by the Average White Band, 

released in 1976 on Atlantic Records. Recorded at Atlantic Studios

 in New York, the album captures the group at a creative high point,

 blending polished funk grooves with smooth soul and jazz-influenced 

arrangements. Coming after the success of AWB and Cut the Cake, 

this record continued the band’s strong presence in the US soul and funk 

charts during the mid-1970s.

By 1976, Average White Band had established themselves as one of 

the most respected funk and soul groups of the era. Although Scottish

 by origin, their sound was deeply rooted in American R&B and funk 

traditions. Soul Searching reflects this transatlantic identity, featuring

 lush orchestration, fluid basslines, and rhythmic guitar work.

Crédits:

Alan Gorrie – bass, guitar, lead and backing vocals

Hamish Stuart – bass, guitar, lead and backing vocals

Roger Ball – keyboards, alto saxophone, 

string arrangements, horn arrangements

Malcolm Duncan – tenor saxophone

Onnie McIntyre – guitar, backing vocals

Steve Ferrone – drums, percussion

with:

Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone

Randy Brecker – trumpet

Jim Mullen – guitar

Kenneth Bichel – synthesizer

Seymour Barab, Alan Schulman, Jesse Levy – cello

Carlos Martin – percussion, conga

Barry Rogers – trombone

Marvin Stamm – trumpet

Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone

David Brigati, Eddie Brigati – backing vocals

Cello – Alan Schulman* (tracks: A4, B5, B6), 

Jesse Levy (tracks: A4, B5, B6), 

Seymour Barab (tracks: A4, B5, B6)

Congas – Carlos Martin (tracks: A1, A5, B1, B6)

Saxophone [Baritone] – Ronnie Cuber (tracks: A1, B3, B4)

Saxophone [Tenor] –  Michael Brecker (tracks: A1, B3, B4)

Synthesizer – Ken Bichel (tracks: A1, A4, B3, B5)

Trombone – Barry Rogers (tracks: A1, B3, B4)

Trumpet – Marvin Stamm (tracks: A1, B2 to B4, B6), 

Randy Brecker (tracks: A1, B3, B4)

Written-By – Gorrie* (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B2, B5, B6), 

Stuart* (tracks: A1 to B5), 

Ball* (tracks: A1 to A3, B2 to B4, B6)

Recorded at:

Atlantic Studios, NYC, June 3, 1976

Engineer – Gene Paul

Engineer [Additional] – Bobby Warner, Jerry Smith, 

Jimmy Douglass, Lew Hahn

Engineer [Assistant] – Randy Mason, Tom Heid

Mastered By – Dennis King

Producer – Arif Mardin

 Tracklist

Written-By – Gorrie* (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B2, B5, B6),

 Stuart* (tracks: A1 to B5), Ball (tracks: A1 to A3, B2 to B4, B6)

A1 Overture 2:14

A2 Love Your Life 4:49

A3 I'm The One 4:18

A4 A Love Of Your Own 5:28

Written-By – Doheny

A5 Queen Of My Soul 6:05

Chorus – Dave Brigati*, Eddie Brigati

B1 Soul Searching 3:15

B2 Goin' Home 4:36

B3 Everybody's Darling 3:31

B4 Would You Stay 5:33

B5 Sunny Days 3:14

Written-By – Ferrone

Guitar – Jim Mullen

B6 Digging Deeper 2:43

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Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – The Flick (1965)

Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – The Flick (1965) | Rare Soul Vinyl Review

 

Soul records 1965 – S-35018    

notes:

The Flick is a rare soul single released in 1965 by Earl Van Dyke &

 The Soul Brothers, one of the key studio groups behind the classic 

Motown sound. Driven by gritty Hammond organ lines, sharp rhythm guitar, 

and tight percussion, this instrumental track captures the raw energy of

 mid-60s Detroit soul. Highly sought after by collectors.

credits:

Earl Van Dyke – piano

James Jamerson – bass

Benny Benjamin – drums

Jack Ashford – tambourine / percussion

Eddie Willis – guitar

Joe Messina – guitar

Robert White – guitar

Henry Cosby – saxophone

Mike Terry – baritone saxophone

Co-producer – Gordy*, Horn*

Written-By – Van Dyke*, Jamerson*, White*

tracklist:

A Earl Van Dyke And The Soul Brothers The Flick Part I 2:51

Jamerson, Van Dyke, White 

B Earl Van Dyke And The Soul Brothers The Flick Part II 2:51

Jamerson, Van Dyke, White

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Northern Soul Documentary – Living for the Weekend

Northern Soul Documentary – Living for the Weekend   History & Culture

notes:

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend is a powerful BBC documentary that 

captures the heart of the Northern Soul movement and the passion of the 

people who lived for the music, the dancing, and the weekend all-nighters.

 More than just a music film, it is a portrait of a working-class youth culture 

driven by rare soul records and an obsession with the dancefloor.

This documentary explores the rise of Northern Soul in Britain during 

the late 1960s and 1970s. It focuses on the scene’s dedicated followers 

who travelled across the country every weekend to attend legendary 

all-night dance events in clubs and ballrooms.Rather than concentrating 

only on famous venues, the film tells the story through the voices of the 

dancers, DJs, and collectors who built the movement from the ground up.

The Northern Soul Movement

Northern Soul was based on a love of obscure American soul records,

 usually fast-tempo tracks released on small US labels. These records 

often failed commercially in America but became

 highly prized in the UK club scene.

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Earl Van Dyke And The Soul Brothers That Motown Sound

Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – That Motown Sound (1965 LP)

 Motown records 1965  M 631

notes:

Earl Van Dyke (July 8, 1930,  September 18, 1992) was an African 

American soul musician, most notable as the main keyboardist

 for Motown Records' in-house Funk Brothers band during the late 

1960s and early 1970s. Van Dyke, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, 

United States, was preceded as keyboardist and bandleader of the 

Funk Brothers by Joe Hunter. In the early 1960s, he also recorded as 

a jazz organist with saxophonists Fred Jackson and Ike Quebec 

for the Blue Note label.

That Motown Sound is a 1965 instrumental LP showcasing some of 

Motown’s most iconic backing tracks — but with Van Dyke’s organ 

and piano taking the lead. The album features versions of well-known

 Motown hits, transformed through vibrant keyboard 

performances and tight rhythmic grooves.

credits:

Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – Line-up

Earl Van Dyke – Hammond organ, piano (band leader)

James Jamerson – bass

Benny Benjamin – drums

Richard “Pistol” Allen – drums (some tracks)

Joe Messina – guitar

Robert White – guitar

Eddie Willis – guitar

Jack Ashford – tambourine, percussion

Recording period:

Late 1964 – early 1965

Motown Studio A (“Hitsville U.S.A.”), Detroit, Michigan

Producer Credits: Fuqua, Cosby & Stevenson

 

tracklkist:

A1 Nowhere To Run 2:58

A2 Come See About Me 2:39

A3 You're A Wonderful One 3:11

A4 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 2:50

A5 My Girl 2:44

A6 All For You 2:55

B1 Too Many Fish In The Sea 2:17

B2 Try It Baby 2:47

B3 The Way You Do The Things You Do 2:39

B4 Can I Get A Witness 2:41

B5 Can You Jerk Like Me 2:32

B6 Money (That's What I Want) 2:15

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Earl Van Dyke – The Earl of Funk (1970)

Earl Van Dyke – The Earl of Funk 

(Rare Motown Soul & Funk Album)

Soul  records 1970 SS 715

notes:

A deep dive into Earl Van Dyke’s classic funk album The Earl of Funk

exploring its history, tracklist, and enduring legacy in Motown and soul music.

The Earl of Funk is a rare funk-leaning instrumental album credited to 

Earl Van Dyke. Originally released on the UNI/Motown label, the LP

features a mix of funky edits and soulful grooves that showcase 

Van Dyke’s organ mastery and the deep rhythm sensibilities of his band.

credits:

Earl Van Dyke – organ, keyboards

Cornell Dupree – guitar

Eddie Willis – guitar

James Jamerson – bass

Uriel Jones – drums

tracklist:

A1 Someday We`ll Be Together 3:04

Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Beavers*, J. Bristol*

A2 Rainy Night In Georgia 3:15

Written-By – T. White*

A3 "Thank You" Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin 4:45

Written-By – S. Stewart*

A4 Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 2:59

Written-By – D. Frashuer*, G. DeCarlo*, P. Leka*

A5 Wichita Lineman 3:45

Written-By – J. Webb

A6 The Flick 3:50

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*, J. Jamerson*, R. White*

B1 Cissy Strut 4:30

Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*

B2 Stand By Me 4:50

Written-By – King, Glick

B3 My Cherie Amour 4:10

Written-By – H. Cosby*, S. Wonder*, S. Moy*

B4 Fuschia Moods 3:58

Written-By – B. Sheenhan*, E. Van Dyke*, G. Benson*

B5 The Stingray 4:50

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*

B6 The Whip A Rang 4:20

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*, H. Cosby*, S. Wonder*

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Marvelous Marvelettes 1963

 

Marvelous Marvelettes (1963): A Motown Girl-Group Classic You Should Know

Tamla records ‎1963– TM-237

notes:

The Marvelous Marvelettes is the fourth studio album released by the Marvelettes

 for the Tamla label. It is the first album to not feature original Marvelette, 

Juanita Cowart (except on four tracks), who left the group in early 1963. The group

 would remain a quartet for the next two years. Also featured on the album is 

Rosalind Ashford of Martha and the Vandellas, who filled in for Marvelette Wanda

 Young in the studio while the latter was on maternity leave, while Florence Ballard

 of The Supremes replaced her in live performances. 

credits:

    Gladys Horton – lead vocals (all tracks); backing vocals on "Locking Up My Heart"

    Wanda Young – backing vocals (side A, tracks 1 and 3; 

side B, tracks 3 and 4); co-lead vocals 

on "Locking Up My Heart" (Recorded Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A); January 8, 1963)

    Georgeanna Tillman – backing vocals (all tracks)

    Katherine Anderson – backing vocals (all tracks)

    Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart - backing vocals (side A, track 1; side B, track 3)

    Rosalind Ashford - backing vocals (side A, tracks 2, 4, and 5; side B, 

tracks 1, 2, and 5)

    The Funk Brothers – instrumentation

    Brian Holland – producer

    William "Mickey" Stevenson – producer

    Lamont Dozier – producer

    Norman Whitfield – producer

    Berry Gordy – producer

Released February 28, 1963

Recorded Hitsville USA; 1962–1963

tracklist:

A1 Strange I Know

Brian Holland

2:38

A2 I Forgot About You

Mickey Stevenson*

2:55

A3 Locking Up My Heart

 Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

2:22

A4 Which Way Did He Go

Mickey Stevenson

2:45

A5 Silly Boy

Norman Whitfield

2:10

B1 It's Going To Take A Lot Of Doing

Norman Whitfield, Mickey Stevenson*

2:31

B2 Smart Aleck

 Mickey Stevenson*

2:52

B3 My Daddy Knows Best

 Berry Gordy

2:28

B4 Too Strong To Be Strung Along

 Brian Holland

2:22

B5 Why Must You Go

 Norman Whitfield

2:10

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