Black Talk! is a Jazz album by Charles Earland, originally released in 1970. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- swaggering
- groovy
- warm
About
This CD reissue of a Prestige date is one of the few successful examples of jazz musicians from the late '60s taking a few rock and pop songs and turning them into creative jazz. Organist Charles Earland and his sextet, which includes trumpeter Virgil Jones, Houston Person, on tenor and guitarist Melvin Sparks, perform a variation of "Eleanor Rigby" titled "Black Talk," two originals, a surprisingly effective rendition of "Aquarius," and a classic rendition of "More Today Than Yesterday." Fans of organ combos are advised to pick up this interesting set. Earland actually started his musical experiences surreptitiously on his .
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Tracklist
- 1Black Talk7:49
- 2The Mighty Burner3:04
- 3Here Comes Charlie8:17
- 4Aquarius8:01
- 5More Today Than Yesterday11:13
Credits
Performers
- Buddy CaldwellCONGAS
- Idris MuhammadDRUMS
- Melvin SparksGUITAR
- Charles EarlandORGAN
- Houston PersonTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Virgil JonesTRUMPET
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 21 pressings tracked on Gatefold