Al Brisco Clark & His Orchestra – Soul Food 1964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Al Brisco Clark & His Orchestra – Soul Food (Fontana S-1909) Review

 

 

 

 

 

 Fontana Records 1964 – S-1909

 

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Soul Food by Al Brisco Clark & His Orchestra is a standout release from
 Fontana Records (S-1909), blending jazz, funk, and orchestral groove
 into a distinctive sound. This rare vinyl single has become a favorite 
among collectors and rare groove enthusiasts.
Al Brisco Clark led an orchestra known for rich arrangements and soulful 
instrumentation, capturing the evolving sound of 
late 1960s jazz and funk fusion.
The track delivers deep grooves, brass-driven melodies, and a rhythm
 section that reflects the growing influence of funk in jazz at the time.
 It’s a perfect example of the transition from traditional 
big band to modern soul-infused orchestration.
Released by Fontana Records, catalog number S-1909, this single is 
increasingly sought after by vinyl collectors, especially those 
interested in rare groove and jazz-funk records.

credits:

Main artist credit
Al Brisco Clark – nominal leader
Baritone saxophonist in the James Brown revue band (early–mid 1960s)
James Brown – very likely organist and de facto producer
Identified as the organ player on the track (typical of his “Smash/Fontana” instrumental productions)
Released under his production umbrella (“James Brown Productions”)
Composer credit
Ted Wright – credited songwriter
Widely recognized as a James Brown pseudonym for publishing/control purposes
Performing credit (label / later comps)
James Brown – co-performer (credited on later reissues)
Al Brisco Clark & His Orchestra – ensemble credit

 Likely session musicians (inferred, not documented)
Because this is a James Brown production from mid-1964, the backing band almost
 certainly consists of members of his touring/studio unit of the time
 (proto-J.B.’s / early revue band). Typical personnel pool included:

Maceo Parker – alto/tenor sax (intermittently present in 1964)
St. Clair Pinckney – tenor/baritone sax
Jimmy Nolen – guitar
Bernard Odum – bass
Melvin Parker – drums

Producer – James Brown

tracklist:

A        Soul Food Pt.1    2:03
written by Ted Wright

B        Soul Food Pt.2    2:04
written by Ted Wright

 

 

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