The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 I've had this album - on the 18th & Vine label - for a few weeks. I know it's early yet, but it's beginning to sound like THE Soul Jazz organ release of 2007. It was recorded in September 2005; dunno what's been happening in the meantime to delay release so long, but whatever, it was worth waiting for. You get what you expect from Wilson and Purdie, with knobs on. Grant Green Jr keeps improving. And on this he does two vocals as well. And the man can sing! His treatment of the Temps "Just my imagination" is beautiful, both vocally and on guitar. The whole album has a wonderful feel to it. MG Quote
JSngry Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 "Just My Imagination" is one of my favorite songs, period. Quote
ghost of miles Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 Saw these guys in Bloomington just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great show (plus the always-awesome IU Soul Revue opened for 'em... flash me back to the 70's, Jack! I wish I'd been of age for that soul-big-band scene...) And yeah, Grant Jr. is a surprisingly good vocalist--they did "Just My Imagination" live and stretched it out a good 10-15 minutes overall. Definitely an act worth catching if they come through your town. Reuben autographed my LOVE BUG and BLUE MODE cds... I was a happy man. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Posted February 17, 2007 Saw these guys in Bloomington just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great show (plus the always-awesome IU Soul Revue opened for 'em... flash me back to the 70's, Jack! I wish I'd been of age for that soul-big-band scene...) And yeah, Grant Jr. is a surprisingly good vocalist--they did "Just My Imagination" live and stretched it out a good 10-15 minutes overall. Definitely an act worth catching if they come through your town. Reuben autographed my LOVE BUG and BLUE MODE cds... I was a happy man. All three seem to be very nice people. They REALLY played at Brecon Jazz Fest in 2000. Unfortunately, they were followed by Dr Lonnie Smith with Ronnie Cuber and Peter Bernstein, who rather took the shine off the preceding set... MG Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted February 18, 2007 Report Posted February 18, 2007 Saw these guys in Bloomington just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great show (plus the always-awesome IU Soul Revue opened for 'em... flash me back to the 70's, Jack! I wish I'd been of age for that soul-big-band scene...) And yeah, Grant Jr. is a surprisingly good vocalist--they did "Just My Imagination" live and stretched it out a good 10-15 minutes overall. Definitely an act worth catching if they come through your town. Reuben autographed my LOVE BUG and BLUE MODE cds... I was a happy man. All three seem to be very nice people. They REALLY played at Brecon Jazz Fest in 2000. Unfortunately, they were followed by Dr Lonnie Smith with Ronnie Cuber and Peter Bernstein, who rather took the shine off the preceding set... MG In the sense that Dr Smith et al. blew away the 'competition', or had an off-day? Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Posted February 20, 2007 Saw these guys in Bloomington just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great show (plus the always-awesome IU Soul Revue opened for 'em... flash me back to the 70's, Jack! I wish I'd been of age for that soul-big-band scene...) And yeah, Grant Jr. is a surprisingly good vocalist--they did "Just My Imagination" live and stretched it out a good 10-15 minutes overall. Definitely an act worth catching if they come through your town. Reuben autographed my LOVE BUG and BLUE MODE cds... I was a happy man. All three seem to be very nice people. They REALLY played at Brecon Jazz Fest in 2000. Unfortunately, they were followed by Dr Lonnie Smith with Ronnie Cuber and Peter Bernstein, who rather took the shine off the preceding set... MG In the sense that Dr Smith et al. blew away the 'competition', or had an off-day? They were certainly not having an off day. Greatest live performance I've seen in my life. No one could follow it and even playing beforehand was no picnic. MG Quote
Soulstation1 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 sweet home chicago could be my fav cut off this cd i like the bluesy feel on this cd i'm diggin purdie's drumming first time hearing gg jr Emusic Clips Quote
Soulstation1 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 anybody else pick up this cd ? it's a good one Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Posted March 19, 2007 I bet Dan did, but he ain't sayin' nuttin' MG Quote
Noj Posted March 19, 2007 Report Posted March 19, 2007 I gave this one a listen last night. I enjoyed every cut except "Just My Imagination" which I have an aversion to every time I hear anyone do it. Overall, Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Posted March 19, 2007 I gave this one a listen last night. I enjoyed every cut except "Just My Imagination" which I have an aversion to every time I hear anyone do it. Overall, I thought Gregory did a nice version of that. But I like the song anyway. MG Quote
BFrank Posted March 20, 2007 Report Posted March 20, 2007 anybody else pick up this cd? I got it "Saved for Later" on eMu, SS1. Quote
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