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Gene Russell New Direction LP

Gene Russell

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SKU:
RGMLP1221
UPC:
848064012214

1971 Album That Launched The Legendary Black Jazz Label On Vinyl LP!
Remastered By Mike Milchner At SonicVision!

The first album released by the most sought-after label, bar none, among jazz collectors! And since keyboardist Gene Russell was at the artistic helm of Black Jazz, it was only natural that the label's debut record featured Russell himself, with the fitting title New Direction.

Oft-bootlegged, with original copies commanding princely sums, New Direction, while a fairly straight-ahead piano trio outing, sets the tone for the entire label with its modal and soul jazz flourishes, and features such sidemen as double bassist Henry "The Skipper" Franklin and drummer Steve Clover. Real Gone's reissue includes the distinctive original Black Jazz album art along with new liner notes by Pat Thomas, the author of Listen Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975. Remastered by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision...a lost jazz classic sounding better than ever!

Features

  • Vinyl LP
  • Remastered by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision
  • Lacquer cutting by Clint Holley at Well Made Music
  • Rare & Hard-To-Find
  • Liner Notes By Pat Thomas
  • Original Black Jazz Album Art

Musicians

Henry Franklin bass
Steve Clover drums
Tony William conga
Gene Russell piano
Larry Gales bass ("Black Orchid", "Making Bread")

Selections

Side One:

  1. Black Orchid
  2. Hitting The Jug
  3. Willow Weep For Me
  4. Listen Here

Side Two:

  1. On Green Dolphin Street
  2. Silver's Serenade
  3. My Cherie Amour
  4. Making Bread

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