Billy Larkin And The Delegates Featuring Clifford Scott – Blue Lights | Rare Soul Jazz Vinyl Review
AURA RECORDS 1965 ARS 23003
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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
