Make It Your Pick｜Gene Russell: Talk To My Lady Vinyl LP｜ Other Products

”In between acting as Producer on all of the Black Jazz label releases, keyboardist Gene Russell also cut two fine albums for the imprint, of which this is the second, released in 1973. Judging by the quality of their respective solo outings for the label, the fact that Russell’s band includes bassist Henry Franklin and guitarist Calvin Keys bodes very, very well for the quality of this record. And indeed, Talk to My Lady represents a sterling stylistic leap for Russell from his New Direction album, which was the first release issued on Black Jazz; here, he’s leading an electric band instead of the basic piano trio format found on the former record, and playing a number of original, soul jazz compositions like 'Get Down' and the title tune. As for the covers, both 'Me and Mrs. Jones' and 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' are heartfelt renditions given a little extra bounce by Russell’s ivory tickling and Franklin’s expressive bass playing in particular, while the version of 'My Favorite Things' goes way out beyond what John Coltrane played on his original Atlantic studio version. It’s hard to go wrong with a Black Jazz album and you won’t on this one from the label’s creative helm, newly remastered for vinyl, first-ever LP reissue!” - Real Gone Music

1973 electric session from pianist, producer + Black Jazz co-founder Gene Russell

black vinyl pressing
first time on vinyl since 1973
remastered sound
printed insert w/ extensive liner notes

featuring Gene Russell (p, elec. piano), Calvin Keys (g), Henry Franklin (b), Leon 'Ndugu' Chancler (d), Charles Weaver (perc), Eddie Gee (perc)
music label: Black Jazz Records 2021
Brand:Gene RussellCategory:_music-FUNKSKU:fr-4428Tags:clearance sale, deluxe, Jazz Vinyl, limited edition, recommendedtype:Vinyl LP