Tell the Truth!

by Phil Upchurch

Overview

The world-renowned guitarist Phil Upchurch plays 13 great songs on Tell the Truth. This CD is a gem. Playing blues, soul, R&B, and jazz, Upchurch shows his remarkable versatility on such great songs as "Jive Samba," "La Costa," the title track, and "St. Louis Blues." He performs a flamenco version of "La Costa" with beauty and style, and flaunts his "stride guitar" technique on a solo rendition of "St. Louis Blues." His inimitably smooth and soulful phrasing shines on "Manhattan," and he doubles on harmonica on his original composition "She's Alright." However, the highlights of this great program are "Tell the Truth," a song Upchurch wrote with Ray Charles in mind, and his great arrangement of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five," which he plays much in the same way as he did on George Benson's smash hit "Breezin'." Joined by David Arnay on piano, Kevin Axt on bass, Vince Wilburn, Jr. on drums, and Mike Smith on percussion, this great CD comes 40 years after Upchurch's first recording as a leader, and it's priceless. ~ Paula Edelstein

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2024
Label:	Evidence / Pure Pleasure Records
UPC:	5060149623701
Rank:	121202

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Phil Upchurch   Primary Artist,Guitar,Harmonica
Vince Wilburn, Jr.   Drums
David Arnay   Piano
Kevin Axt   Bass

Technical Credits

Phil Upchurch   Arranger,Composer,Liner Notes
Bobby Troup   Composer
Len Ron Hanks   Composer
Markus Cuff   Photography
Vasquez, Roland   Composer
Jason Scott   Assistant Engineer
Linda Williams   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Zane Grey   Composer
Walter Becker   Composer
Neal Hefti   Composer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer
Nat Adderley   Composer
David Arnay   Composer
Roger Seibel   Mastering
Glen Fujiwara   Engineer
Saul Davis   A&R
Andy Waterman   Mixing,Engineer
Paul Desmond   Composer
Natalie Cole   Composer
Neil Tesser   Liner Notes
Donald Fagen   Composer
Carla Olson   Producer
Eric Johnson   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
Erroll Garner   Composer
Lee Davis   Executive Producer