Black Talk!

by Charles Earland

Overview

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. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/17/1995
Label:	Prestige
UPC:	0025218633529

Tracks

1. Black Talk
2. The Mighty Burner
3. Here Comes Charlie
4. Aquarius
5. More Today Than Yesterday

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charles Earland   Primary Artist,Organ,Organ (Hammond)
Idris Muhammad   Guest Artist,Drums
Melvin Sparks   Guest Artist,Guitar
Houston Person   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Buddy Caldwell   Congas
Virgil Jones   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Chris Clough   Project Assistant
Galt MacDermot   Composer
James Rado   Composer
Charles Earland   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Liner Notes,Remastering
Stuart Kremsky   Reissue Production Assistance
Gerome Ragni   Composer
Don Schlitten   Design,Cover Photo
Phil DeLancie   Digital Remastering
Terri Hinte   Project Assistant
Al Johnson   Photography
Bob Porter   Liner Notes,Supervisor,Producer
Rikka Arnold   Project Assistant
Pat Upton   Composer