Brown Sugar

by Freddie Roach

Overview

Brown Sugar marks a turning point for Freddie Roach: It's the moment he decided to get dirty, funky, and soulful. Previously, he had plenty of funk in his playing, but he was tasteful, at times a little bit too tasteful. On Brown Sugar, he simply burns. The album is devoted to blues, R&B, and soul, with the title track (the lone original on the album) functioning as a rallying cry of sorts. Roach is hotter than ever, but he never overplays or overloads the organ; whether it's slow blues or smoking R&B, he gets deep into the groove and works it hard, without neglecting to contribute compelling solos. And if you're looking for compelling solos, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson proves that he is as exceptional with R&B and soul-jazz as he is with hard bop. Clarence Johnston, Roach's longtime drummer, provides stable support and guitarist Eddie Wright has his moments as well, helping make Brown Sugar the standout item in Roach's catalog. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/08/2024
Label:	Blue Note Import
UPC:	0810143930108

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Freddie Roach   Primary Artist,Organ
Clarence Johnson   Drums
Clarence Johnston   Drums
Joe Henderson   Sax (Tenor)
Eddie Wright   Guitar

Technical Credits

Gary Hobish   Remastering
Ronnie Brathwaite   Cover Photo
Reid Miles   Cover Design
Henri Salvador   Composer
Lloyd Price   Composer
Lew Herman   Composer
Patrick Roques   Reissue Art Director,Design
Alfred Lion   Producer
Harold Logan   Composer
Bill Harvey   Composer
Curtis Reginald Lewis   Composer
Earl Forest   Composer
Dorcas Cochran   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Quincy Jones   Arranger,Composer
Freddie Roach   Composer,Liner Notes
Matt Rogers   Liner Notes