Billy Larkin and The Delegates – Don't Stop! (1968)

   WORLD PACIFIC RECORDS 1968            WPS-21863    

notes:

Released in 1968 on World Pacific Records under catalog number WPS-21863,
 Don't Stop! captures the energetic blend of soul-jazz, funk, and rhythm-driven 
grooves that made organist Billy Larkin and The Delegates favorites among 
jazz enthusiasts and crate diggers alike.
During the late 1960s, soul-jazz was evolving with stronger funk influences, 
and Don't Stop! reflects that transition perfectly. Featuring Billy Larkin's 
signature Hammond organ sound alongside tight arrangements and infectious 
rhythms, the album delivers a vibrant listening experience that remains 
appealing to collectors and fans of vintage jazz.
The record stands as an excellent example of the era's crossover appeal,
 combining jazz improvisation with danceable grooves and soulful melodies. 
Over the decades, Don't Stop! has earned recognition among collectors 
searching for underrated gems from the World Pacific catalog.
Whether you're a longtime fan of soul-jazz or discovering Billy Larkin and 
The Delegates for the first time, Don't Stop! offers a snapshot of 
the creative energy that defined jazz music in 1968.

credits:

Billy Larkin    Hammond organ
Leon Flowers    Trumpet
Wilbert Eugene Hemsley    Tenor saxophone
Arthur James 'Fats' Theus    Baritone saxophone
James Daniels    Guitar
John Bondreaux Jr.    Drums

This six-piece unit was Billy Larkin's regular touring band during the period.

Recording location: Los Angeles, California.
Recording year: 1967 (sometimes catalogued as 1968).
Producer: Richard Bock.
Art direction: Woody Woodward.

No surviving session logs or album credits identify 
the exact studio. World Pacific/Pacific Jazz commonly used:
Pacific Jazz Studios, Hollywood
United Western Recorders, Hollywood
Western Recorders, Hollywood

tracklist:

A1        Don't Stop
Written-By – B. Larkin*
2:41
A2        Sunny
Written-By – B. Hebb*
2:52
A3        Time After Time
Written-By – J. Styne*, S. Cahn*
2:37
A4        The Wonder Of It All
Written-By – T. Randazzo*, V. Pike*
2:57
A5        Love For Sale
Written-By – C. Porter*
4:12
A6        It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Written-By – B. Bacharach-H. David*
2:27
B1        Harlem Shuffle
Written-By – R.*, Nelson*
2:18
B2        Angel Eyes
Written-By – Brandt*, Dennis*
4:01
B3        Red Wine
Written-By – A. Theus*, L. Flowers*
3:12
B4        Next Time You See Me
Written-By – D. Robey*
2:30
B5        Unit Seven
Written-By – S. Jones*

 

 

 

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