Atlantic Records Stereo 1958
No introductions are required, of course - both leaders were accomplished and popular multi-instrumentalists. Mind you, they are forever associated with their work on piano or vibes, which is a shame, as Charles takes a great turn on alto on a couple of tracks here, and Jackson shows us all how bluesy jazz guitar should be done on 'Bag's Guitar Blues' - as well as playing piano, to boot.
Also perceptible in the grooves of this record is a healthy dose of soul. By the time of this recording, Charles was a bona-fide R&B star after hits like 'I Got A Woman'. He'd always been a handy jazz player too, but on this album he brings some soul sensibility. This recording must be one of the earliest 'soul-jazz' albums, and has certainly been an influence on the 1960s rare groove set.
Side 1.
1. Soul Brothers 9:34
2. How Long Blues 9:15
Side 2.
1. Cosmic Ray 5:21
2. Blue Funk 8:09
3. Bags' Guitar Blues
Guitar – Milt Jackson
6:23
Credits:
Bass – Oscar Pettiford
Drums – Connie Kay
Engineer – Tom Dowd
Guitar – Skeeter Best
Piano – Milt Jackson , Ray Charles
Producer – Nesuhi Ertegun
Saxophone [Alto] – Ray Charles
Vibraphone – Milt Jackson
Available Options:
Condition:
Option:
