Aretha [1961] [Opaque Purple Vinyl] [B&N Exclusive]

by Ray Bryant Combo, Ray Bryant, Aretha Franklin

Overview

This overlooked classic, a compilation of Aretha Franklin's first singles, is often overshadowed by her parade of late-'60s hits on Atlantic. Only the rollicking first cut ("Won't Be Long") was chartbound, but on purely musical terms, this set stands up to anything she has done since. The program is solidly bluesy, and it's obvious that she didn't get ALL her schooling in Rev. C.L. Franklin's church. Her earliest gospel recordings were done there for Chess, but by 1960 she had come fully into her own, sounding every bit as sassy as Nina Simone or Esther Phillips, and playing that seductive blend of churchified soul pursued by future labelmate Ray Charles. This is simply superb, with top-notch accompaniment by R&B/jazz vets Ray Bryant, Al Sears, Warren Lucky, Milt Hinton, and more. ~ Myles Boisen, Roots & Rhythm Newsletter

Product Details

Release Date:	07/16/2021
Label:	BARNES NOBLE CONSIGN
UPC:	0081227892685

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ray Bryant Combo   Primary Artist
Ray Bryant   Primary Artist
Aretha Franklin   Primary Artist