Billy Larkin And The Delegates Featuring Clifford Scott – Blue Lights (Aura Records ARS 23003)

Billy Larkin And The Delegates Featuring Clifford Scott – Blue Lights | Rare Soul Jazz Vinyl Review

AURA RECORDS 1965       ARS 23003

 

 notes:

If you're a collector of vintage soul jazz and rhythm & blues vinyl, 
Billy Larkin And The Delegates Featuring Clifford Scott – Blue Lights 
is a record that deserves a place in your collection. Released on 
Aura Records (ARS 23003), this classic recording captures the energetic 
organ-driven sound that made Billy Larkin and his band favorites 
among jazz and R&B fans.
Billy Larkin was known for his dynamic Hammond organ performances,
 while legendary saxophonist Clifford Scott added his unmistakable 
tenor sax sound to many memorable recordings. Together, they created
 music that blends soul jazz, blues, and early funk influences
 into an irresistible groove.
Billy Larkin And The Delegates Featuring Clifford Scott – Blue Lights 
(Aura Records ARS 23003) remains a rewarding listen decades after its release.
 Rich Hammond organ textures, soulful saxophone work, and infectious 
grooves make it a standout record for fans of classic soul jazz and vintage vinyl.
If you enjoy organ-driven jazz with deep blues influences, 
Blue Lights is certainly worth discovering.

credits:

    
Drums – Mel Brown 
Guitar – Hank Swarn
Organ – Billy Larkin
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Clifford Scott
Producers – Les Carter, Richard Bock 
recorded Hollywood, CA, June 24 & 25, 1965
Studio: The surviving discographies identify only Los Angeles, CA. 
No contemporary source specifies the exact recording studio 
(it was likely a World Pacific-associated facility, 
but this has not been documented)

Engineer – Richard Bock

tracklist:

A1        Little Jr. Detroit
Written-By – B. Larkin*, C. Scott*, H. Swarn*, M. Brown*
    2:27
A2        Charade
Written-By – H. Mancini*, J. Mercer*
    5:15
A3        Quintessence
Written-By – Quincy Jones
    3:08
A4        Sticky Wicket
Written-By – B. Larkin*, C. Scott*, H. Swarn*, M. Brown*
    4:15
A5        Transfusion
Written-By – Charles Lloyd
    3:45
B1        The Cooker
Written-By – B. Larkin*, H. Swarn*, M. Brown*
    2:40
B2        Dallas Blues
Written-By – Onzy Mathews*
    2:48
B3        Blues For Dinner
Written-By – B. Larkin*, H. Swarn*, M. Brown*
    5:35
B4        Killer Joe
Written-By – Benny Golson
    3:40
B5        Blue Lights
Written-By – Gigi Gryce
    5:46

 

 

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