King Curtis – Soul Serenade (Capitol ST-2095)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 King Curtis – Soul Serenade (Capitol Records ST-2095): The Classic Soul Jazz Saxophone Masterpiece

 

 

 

 

Capitol Records 1964 ‎– ST 2095

 

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Released in 1964 on Capitol Records, Soul Serenade 
is one of the finest albums by legendary saxophonist 
King Curtis, blending soul, rhythm & blues, jazz, and pop
into a polished instrumental collection. By the early 1960s
, Curtis had already established himself as one of 
America's most in-demand session musicians, r
ecording with artists ranging from Aretha Franklin and 
The Coasters to Buddy Holly and countless Atlantic Records stars.
Built around his warm, expressive tenor saxophone tone, 
Soul Serenade showcases Curtis' remarkable ability to transform
 contemporary pop songs, blues standards, and soulful ballads 
into memorable instrumental performances. The title track became
 one of his signature recordings, combining gospel-inspired phrasing
 with sophisticated jazz arrangements that
 appealed to both R&B and mainstream audiences.

credits:

King Curtis – tenor saxophone, saxello (featured on "Soul Serenade"),
 musical director, arranger on several tracks.

Possible participants include:

Guitar – possibly Everett Barksdale or Al Caiola
Piano/Organ – unidentified
Bass – unidentified
Drums – unidentified
Additional brass and rhythm section – unidentified
Recording period: Late 1963 to early 1964
Release: 1964
Producer: Capitol Records production staff 
(individual producer not consistently credited)
Arrangements: King Curtis with Capitol staf
f arrangers on selected titles.

Producer – Dave Cavanaugh

tracklist:

A1 Tequila
Written-By – Chuck Rio
2:00    
A2 Night Train
Written-By – Jimmy Forrest
2:31    
A3 Java
Written By – Friday, Toussaint, Tyler
2:15    
A4 Harlem Nocturne
Written-By – Earle Hagen
2:26    
A5 Honky Tonk
Written By – Butler, Doggett, Scott, Shepard
2:49    
A6 Soul Twist
Written-By – Curtis Ousley
2:35    
B1 Memphis
Written-By – Chuck Berry
2:52    
B2 Watermelon Man
Written-By – Herbie Hancock
2:34    
B3 Soul Serenade
Written-By – Curtis Ousley, Luther Dixon
2:58    
B4 Swingin' Shepherd Blues
Written By – Jacobson, Koffman, Roberts
2:00    
B5 My Last Date (With You)
Written By – Bryant, Cramer, Davis
2:34    
B6 Wiggle Wobble
Written-By – Les Cooper
2:17 

 

 

 

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