Jimmy McGriff – A Thing To Come By (Solid State SS 18060)

Jimmy McGriff – A Thing To Come By | Solid State SS 18060

Solid State Records 1969 ‎– SS 18060

notes:

A Thing To Come By captures Jimmy McGriff at an important 
point in his career. His Hammond organ remains firmly rooted 
in blues and soul, while the horn arrangements give the album 
a broader jazz-funk character. AllMusic describes the record as 
a blend of soul jazz, jazz blues, hard bop and jazz-funk, 
highlighting McGriff’s collaboration with Fats Theus, Larry Frazier
 and guest trumpeter Blue Mitchell.

The album also contains McGriff originals alongside distinctive
 interpretations of “Oh Happy Day” and Aretha Franklin’s
 “Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream.” A contemporary Billboard review
 praised the LP for its rolling, blues-filled sound and driving jazz approach.

For collectors, the original Solid State SS 18060 LP is an important 
entry in McGriff’s Solid State catalogue and a 
strong example of late-1960s organ-led soul jazz.

credits:

Jimmy McGriff – organ, piano
Arthur “Fats” Theus – tenor saxophone / electric tenor saxophone
Danny Turner – alto saxophone
Bob Ashton – baritone saxophone
Larry Frazier – guitar
Jesse Kilpatrick Jr. – drums
Electric bass – musician not firmly identified in the available session documentation

Recorded    June 17 & 18, 1969 in New York City
Producer    Sonny Lester

tracklist:

Written-By – J. McGriff* (tracks: A1 to A3, B3, B4)

A1        A Thing To Come By    3:55
A2        Charlotte    4:30
A3        Down Home On The Moon    10:02
B1        Oh Happy Day
Written-By – E. Hawkins*
3:13
B2        Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
Written-By – A. Franklin*, T. White*
5:20
B3        Up There, Down Here    3:00
B4        A Thing To Come By - Part II    4:47

 

 

 

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Baby Face Willette – Mo' Rock Argo DJLP-739 Soul Jazz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Baby Face Willette – Mo' Rock (Argo DJLP-739): Classic 1964 Soul Jazz Hammond Groove

 

 

 

 

Argo records 1964 – DJLP-739

notes:

Following his acclaimed Blue Note recordings, organist 
Baby Face Willette returned in 1964 with Mo' Rock, a 
deeply soulful Hammond organ session for Argo Records. 
Recorded in Chicago, the album blends gospel, blues,
 hard bop and soul jazz into an expressive organ trio
 performance that reflects Willette's unmistakable musical voice.
Backed by guitarist Ben White and drummer Eugene Bass,
 Willette delivers an energetic collection of original compositions 
alongside inspired interpretations of standards including
 "But Not for Me" and "Misty." The title track and "Zip Five" 
showcase his powerful Hammond B-3 sound, while 
"Bantu Penda" and "Sight in Darkness" reveal the trio's 
blues-infused improvisational chemistry.
Although often overshadowed by his Blue Note masterpieces,
 Mo' Rock remains an essential recording for collectors of 
soul jazz and vintage Hammond organ music. Its warm 
Chicago groove, gospel roots and swinging performances
 make it one of the hidden gems of the Argo catalog.

credits:

Line-up / Musicians
Baby Face Willette – Hammond organ
Ben White – guitar
Eugene Bass – drums
Recording Dates
February 4, 1964
March 17, 1964
Recording Studio
Ter Mar Recording Studio
Chicago, Illinois
Engineer – Ron Malo
Producer
Esmond Edwards

track list:

A1        Mo-Roc
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    4:45
A2        Bantu Penda
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    5:20
A3        Dad's Theme
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    5:27
A4        But Not For Me
Written By – George & Ira Gershwin
    4:10
B1        Misty
Lyrics By – Johnny Burke
Music By – Erroll Garner
    3:50
B2        Unseen And Unknown
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    4:15
B3        Zip Five
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    5:16
B4        Sight In Darkness
Written By – Roosevelt Willette
    5:05

 

 

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Hank Mobley – A Caddy For Daddy (Blue Note BST 84230)

Blue Note ‎records 1965 – BST 84230

notes:

Released in 1966 on the legendary Blue Note label,
A Caddy For Daddy stands as one of tenor saxophonist 
Hank Mobley's most engaging hard bop recordings. 
Featuring an all-star lineup and sophisticated arrangements,
this album captures the essence 
of mid-1960s Blue Note jazz at its finest.
Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous Englewood Cliffs studio, 
the album showcases Mobley's warm tenor tone, memorable
 compositions, and exceptional interplay 
among some of the era's greatest jazz musicians.
For fans of Blue Note Records, hard bop, and classic jazz vinyl,
 A Caddy For Daddy is a must-hear album. Its exceptional musicianship, 
timeless compositions, and superb recording quality 
ensure its place among the most rewarding jazz LPs of the 1960s.

credits:

Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Curtis Fuller – trombone
McCoy Tyner – piano
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Billy Higgins – drums  

Recording date: December 18, 1965
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Producer: Alfred Lion

tracklist:

A1 A Caddy For Daddy
Written-By – Hank Mobley     
A2 The Morning After
Written-By – Hank Mobley     
B1 Venus Di Mildew
Written-By – Wayne Shorter     
B2 Ace Deuce Trey
Written-By – Hank Mobley 
B3 3rd Time Around
Written-By – Hank Mobley 

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Fearless Frank Foster (Prestige PR ST 7461)

Prestige ‎Records 1964  ‎– PR ST 7461

notes:

Jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors continue to seek out albums 
that capture the energy and creativity of the hard bop era. One 
such recording is Fearless Frank Foster, a remarkable release by
 renowned saxophonist and composer Frank Foster.
Released on the legendary Prestige Records label under catalog 
number PR ST 7461, this album showcases Foster's commanding 
tenor saxophone style, sophisticated arrangements, 
and deep roots in the hard bop tradition.
Fearless Frank Foster (Prestige PR ST 7461) stands as a testament 
to Frank Foster's artistry and the enduring appeal of hard bop jazz. 
Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering his music for 
the first time, this Prestige Records release deserves a place 
on your listening list.
Its powerful performances, rich improvisations, and timeless
 jazz spirit continue to resonate with listeners decades after its release.

credits:

 Musician    
Frank Foster    Tenor saxophone
Virgil Jones    Trumpet
Albert Dailey    Piano
Bob Cunningham    Bass
Alan Dawson    Drums

Producer: Cal Lampley
Recording Date: December 2, 1965
Recording Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder

tracklist:

A1        Raunchy Rita
Written-By – Frank Foster
    5:20
A2        Janie Huk
Written-By – Frank Foster
    11:10
A3        Thingaroo
Written-By – Frank Foster
    3:30
B1        Baby Ann
Written-By – Frank Foster
    6:00
B2        Jitterbug Waltz
Written-By – Fats Waller
    9:15
B3        Disappoachment
Written-By – Frank Foster
    5:40

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Ray Bryant – Lonesome Traveler 1966

 

Ray Bryant – Lonesome Traveler (1966 Cadet Records Album Review  Soul-Jazz Classic)

CADET RECORDS 1966                               LPS 778

notes:

Lonesome Traveler is a classic 1966 album by American jazz 

pianist Ray Bryant, released on the Cadet label during the 

golden era of soul-jazz. Recorded at RCA Studios in New York,

 the album features a powerful rhythm section with Freddie 
Waits on drums and bassists Richard Davis and Jimmy Rowser, 
along with brass contributions from Clark Terry and Snooky Young.
Blending blues feeling, gospel phrasing and hard-bop swing, Bryant
 delivers a set that moves effortlessly from standards like “’Round Midnight”
 to contemporary pop reinterpretations such as “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.”

credits:

    Ray Bryant – piano
    Snooky Young – trumpet
    Clark Terry – trumpet, flugelhorn
    Jimmy Rowser (tracks 2, 4, 5 & 8-9), 
    Richard Davis (tracks 1, 3 & 6) – bass
    Freddie Waits – drums

 Recorded September 1 & 8, 1966
Studio RCA Studios, New York City, NY
Engineer – Ray Hall
Producer, Supervised By – Esmond Edwards

tracklist:

A1 Lonesome Traveler
Written-By – Hays*
3:14

A2 'Round Midnight
Written-By – Hanighen*, Williams*, Monk*
6:03

A3 These Boots Were Made For Walkin'
Written-By – Hazlewood*
3:36

A4 Willow Weep For Me
Written-By – Ronell*
5:14

B1 The Blue Scimitar
Written-By – Edwards*
4:22

B2 Gettin' Loose
Written-By – Bryant*
3:42

B3 Wild Is The Wind
Written-By – Tiomkin*, Washington*
4:30

B4 Cubano Chant
Written-By – Ray Bryant
4:10

B5 Brother This 'N' Sister That
Written-By – Bryant*
4:43

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Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery – The Dynamic Duo

 

Verve Records 1966 – V6-8678

 

notes:

Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery joined forces in 1966

 to create The Dynamic Duo, one of the most celebrated 

collaborations in modern jazz history. Released on Verve Records,

 this album brought together two masters of their instruments:

 Hammond B-3 organ and electric guitar.

Blending soul jazz, hard bop, and orchestral arrangements, 

The Dynamic Duo stands as a landmark recording of the 1960s, 

showcasing both virtuosity and mainstream appeal.

Recorded in New York City in 1966, The Dynamic Duo pairs the 

blues-driven organ style of Jimmy Smith with Wes Montgomery’s 

signature octave guitar technique. Unlike their earlier small-group 

sessions, this album features lush big-band arrangements that 

frame the duo in a more cinematic soundscape.

The project was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson, 

whose orchestrations give the album a sophisticated and 

dramatic edge while leaving plenty of space for improvisation.

credits:

    

    Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Flute [Alto] ,

     Jerry Dodgion (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

    Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Flute [Alto] ,

     Danny Bank (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Bass – Richard Davis (2) (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Bass Trombone – Tony Studd

    Drums – Grady Tate

    Flugelhorn – Clark Terry (tracks: A1, A2)

    Flute [Tenor], Flute [Alto], Clarinet  Jerome Richardson (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Guitar – Wes Montgomery

    Organ [Hammond] – Jimmy Smith

    Percussion – Ray Barretto (tracks: B1 to B3)

    Saxophone, Clarinet – Phil Woods (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Bob Ashton (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

    Melba Liston (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

    Quentin Jackson (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Richard Hixon* (tracks: B2)

    Trumpet – Clark Terry (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Ernie Royal (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

   Jimmy Maxwell (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Joe Newman (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

 Producer – Creed Taylor

 Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder

Director Of Engineering – Val Valentin

13 (Death March) recorded September 21, 1966.

Down By The Riverside and Night Train recorded September 23, 1966.

James And Wes and Baby, It's Cold Outside recorded September 28, 1966.

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

tracklist:

A1 Down By The Riverside 10:00

A2 Night Train

Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

Written-By – Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins*, Oscar Washington

6:30

B1 James & Wes

Written-By – Jimmy Smith

8:05

B2 13 (Death March)

Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

Written-By – Gary McFarland

5:21

B3 Baby, It's Cold Outside

Written-By – Frank Loesser

5:50

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Curtis Amy and Frank Butler – Groovin' Blue

 

Curtis Amy & Frank Butler – Groovin’ Blue (1961 Jazz LP)

Pacific Jazz records  1961 – PJ-19

notes:

Groovin’ Blue — an exceptional album by jazz tenor saxophonist 

Curtis Amy and drummer Frank Butler.

Originally recorded in late 1960 and early 1961 and released on 

the Pacific Jazz label, Groovin’ Blue stands as one of the standout 

recordings of its era. Though Curtis Amy’s name may not be as 

instantly recognizable as some of his contemporaries, his robust 

and earthy tenor sax tone is a thrilling listening experience 

for anyone exploring hard‑bop and West Coast jazz aesthetics.

credits:

Curtis Amy - tenor saxophone

Frank Butler - drums

Carmell Jones - trumpet

Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone

Frank Strazzeri - piano

Jimmy Bond - bass

Recorded December 10, 1960 and January 10, 1961

Studio Pacific Jazz Studios, Hollywood, CA

Producer Richard Bock

tracklist:

All compositions by Curtis Amy

A1 Gone Into It 6:10

A2 Annsome 8:35

A3 Bobblin' 5:20

B1 Groovin' Blue 8:15

B2 Beautiful You 7:36

B3 Very Frank 1:45

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Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders ‎– Jazz Waltz 1963

Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders – Jazz Waltz 1963

Pacific Jazz Records ‎1963 – ST 81

notes:

Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders’ Jazz Waltz is a standout soul-jazz

 LP originally recorded in late 1963 and released on Pacific Jazz Records (ST 81). 

The album brings together pianist Les McCann and the emerging jazz

 ensemble The Jazz Crusaders, blending blues, swing and groove 

with tight ensemble interplay and soulful improvisation.

Credits:

Bass – Roberty (Bobby) Haynes

Drums – Stix Hooper

Electric Piano, Organ – Les McCann

Piano – Joe Sample, Les McCann

Tenor Saxophone – Wilton Felder

Trombone – Wayne Henderson

Recorded:

Late 1963 at Pacific Jazz Studios, Hollywood, CA 

Audio Generator – Richard Bock

Richard Bock (producer, audio)

trackslist

A1 Spanish Castles

Written-By – George Gruntz

A2 Blues For Yna Yna

Written-By – Gerald Wilson

A3 Damascus

Written-By – Les McCann

A4 For God & Country

 Written-By – Les McCann

A5 Bluesette

Written-By – Toots Thielemans

B1 Big City

Written-By – Marvin Jenkins

B2 This Here

Written-By – Bobby Timmons

B3 Jitterbug Waltz

Written-By – Fats Waller

B4 All Blue

Written-By – Miles Davis

B5 Jazz Waltz

Written-By – Bobby Haynes

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The Jazz Crusaders, Heat Wave

The Jazz Crusaders Heat Wave Lp Pacific Jazz 1963

Pacific Jazz Records 1963 PJ-76

notes:

Heat Wave is a 1963 jazz album by The Jazz Crusaders, released on 

Pacific Jazz Records. Featuring Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper 

and Wayne Henderson, the album blends hard bop and soul jazz with tight

 ensemble playing and strong original compositions. This page lists the 

full tracklist, musician credits and release 

details for this classic Jazz Crusaders recording.

credits:

    Bass  Bobby Haynes

    Drums  Stix Hooper

    Piano  Joe Sample

    Tenor Saxophone  Wilton Felder

    Trombone  Wayne Henderson

Producer, Engineer [Audio] – Richard Bock

Pacific Jazz Studios, West Hollywood, CA, September 24,25,26, 1963

tracklist:

A1 On Broadway

Written-By – Leiber-Stoller*, Weil-Mann*

2:27

A2 Green Back Dollar

Written-By – Axton*, Ramsey*

2:20

A3 Close Shave

Written-By – Joe Sample

2:35

A4 Free Sample

Written-By – Joe Sample

3:31

A5 Mr. Sandman

Written-By – Pat Ballard

2:58

A6 Heat Wave

Written-By – Irving Berlin

2:52

B1 Sassy

Written-By – Les McCann

4:27

B2 Theme From "The L-Shaped Room" (T-Shaped Twist)

Written-By – John Barry

4:11

B3 Some Samba

Written-By – Wayne Henderson

2:35

B4 Stix March

Written-By – Stix Hooper*

2:44

B5 Purple Onion

Written-By – Wilton Felder

2:55

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Lee Morgan ‎– The Rumproller

Lee Morgan – The Rumproller (1965, Blue Note Records)

Blue Note ‎records 1965 – BST 84199

notes:

Lee Morgan’s The Rumproller is a classic hard-bop jazz album originally 

recorded in April 1965 and released on the legendary Blue Note label.

Originally released as Blue Note BLP 4199, this album followed the success

 of The Sidewinder, showcasing Morgan’s fiery trumpet 

work backed by an exceptional quintet.

credits:

Lee Morgan - trumpet

Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone

Ronnie Mathews - piano

Victor Sproles - bass

Billy Higgins - drums

Producer – Alfred Lion

Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder at:

Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 

April 9 & 21, 1965

tracklist:

A1 The Rumproller 10:26

Written-By – Andrew Hill

A2 Desert Moonlight 9:22

Written-By – Lee Morgan

B1 Eclipso 6:53

Written-By – Lee Morgan

B2 Edda 7:20

Written-By – Wayne Shorter

B3 The Lady 7:30

Written-By – Rudy Stevenson

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Lee Morgan ‎– ¡Caramba!

Lee Morgan – ¡Caramba! LP Blue Note Records1968 

Blue Note records 1968  ‎– BST 84289

notes:

¡Caramba! is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, released 

on the Blue Note label in 1968. It features performances by Morgan,

 Bennie Maupin, Cedar Walton, Reggie Workman and Billy Higgins 

with arrangements by Cal Massey.

credits:

Lee Morgan - trumpet

Bennie Maupin - tenor saxophone

Cedar Walton - piano

Reggie Workman - bass

Billy Higgins - drums

Cal Massey - arranger

Producer – Francis Wolff

Recorded By  – Rudy Van Gelder

Released 1968

Recorded May 3, 1968

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs

tracklist:

All compositions by Lee Morgan

A1 Caramba 12:20

A2 Suicide City 7:32

B1 Cunning Lee 6:07

B2 Soulita 5:33

B3 Helen's Ritual 6:23

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Illinois Jacquet ‎– The Soul Explosion

Illinois Jacquet – The Soul Explosion lp Prestige Soul Jazz Classic

Prestige ‎records 1969 – PR 7629

notes:

Released in 1969 on Prestige Records, The Soul Explosion captures 

Illinois Jacquet at his most soulful and powerful. Long celebrated 

for his raw, blues-driven tenor saxophone, Jacquet rides the wave

 of late-60s soul jazz without losing the swing and fire that made 

him a legend. This session blends big-band muscle, organ-soaked 

grooves and extended improvisation into one of the strongest

 albums of his later Prestige years.

credits:

Baritone Saxophone – Cecil Payne

Bass, Electric Bass [Fender] – Al Lucas

Drums – Al Foster

Guitar – Wally Richardson

Piano, Organ – Milt Buckner

Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Illinois Jacquet

Trombone – Matthew Gee

Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Joe Newman, Russell Jacquet

recorded at:

Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 25, 1969

Producer – Don Schlitten

Recorded By – George Klabin

tracklist:

A1 The Soul Explosion

Written-By – Gladys Bruce

9:23

A2 After Hours

Written-By – Parrish*, Feyne*, Bruce*

7:30

B1 St. Louis Blues

Written-By – W. C. Handy

3:06

B2 I'm A Fool To Want You

Written-By – Sinatra*, Wolf*, Herron*

8:53

B3 The Eighteenth Hole

Written-By – Gladys Bruce

3:30

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Willis Jackson ‎

 

 

The Good Life

 

 

Prestige ‎Records 1963 – PR 7296

notes:

The Good Life is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which 
was recorded in 1963 and released on the Prestige label
Allmusic awarded the album 2½ stars stating "IIt's pleasing, if unsurprising,
 early-'60s organ soul-jazz with a good balance between brass, organ, 
and guitar, perhaps more useful as club groove music than home listening".

credits:

    Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
    Frank Robinson – trumpet
    Carl Wilson – organ
    Pat Martino – guitar
    Leonard Gaskin – bass (tracks 6 & 7)
    Joe Hadrick – drums

Producer – Ozzie Cadena
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
 at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, 
New Jersey on May 23 (tracks 1-5), 
& May 24 (tracks 6 & 7), 1963

A1 The Good Life    
Written-By – Reardon, Distel
A2 The Days Of Wine & Roses
Composed By – Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer
A3 As Long As She Needs Me
Composed By – Lionel Bart
A4 Fly Me To The Moon
Composed By – Bart Howard
B1 Angel Eyes
Composed By – Matt Dennis
B2 Troubled Times
Composed By – Willis Jackson
B3 Walk Right In

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