| Black Vibrations | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | July 9, 1971 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:28 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR-10032 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Black Vibrations is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label. [2]
In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated: "once again it is the nonstop chugging of Sparks, Muhammad and either Leon Spencer or guest organist Don Patterson that fuels the fire". [3]
All compositions by Leon Spencer except where noted
Edward Hammond Boatner Jr., known professionally as Sonny Stitt, was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. Known for his warm tone, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording more than 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern because of his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Stitt was sometimes viewed as a Charlie Parker mimic, especially earlier in his career, but gradually came to develop his own sound and style, particularly when performing on tenor saxophone.
Leon Spencer was an American jazz organist from Houston, Texas. He played piano with David Newman and organ with Melvin Sparks. Spencer recorded for Prestige in the early 1970s with Buddy Caldwell, Idris Muhammad, Melvin Sparks, and Grover Washington Jr.
Don Patterson was an American jazz organist.
Pretty Things is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label featuring Donaldson with Blue Mitchell, Leon Spencer, Ted Dunbar, and Idris Muhammad and one track with Lonnie Smith and Melvin Sparks replacing Spencer & Dunbar and Jimmy Lewis added.
The Scorpion: Live at the Cadillac Club is a live album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded in Newark, New Jersey in 1970 for the Blue Note label featuring a performance by Donaldson with Fred Ballard, Leon Spencer, Melvin Sparks, and Idris Muhammad.
You Talk That Talk! is an album by saxophonists Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label.
Stitt Meets Brother Jack is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt with organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label.
Pow! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring trombonist Benny Green recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label in 1967.
Night Letter is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. The album features Stitt using the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.
Turn It On! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label. The album features Stitt using the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.
Night Crawler is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt with organist Don Patterson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.
Deuces Wild is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1966 and released on the Atlantic label. The album featured Robin Kenyatta's recording debut. The 4 Stitt organ trio tracks can be found as bonus tracks to the My Mother's Eye's CD
So Doggone Good is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Goin' Down Slow is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Shangr-La is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.
Patterson's People is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.
The Boss Men is an album by organist Don Patterson with saxophonist Sonny Stitt and drummer Billy James recorded in late 1965 and released on the Prestige label.
Funk You! is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.
Brothers-4 is an album by organist Don Patterson with saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. The album features guitarist Grant Green, who was credited as Blue Grant for contractual reasons, being then signed to Blue Note Records. The 2001 CD release added 6 bonus tracks recorded at the same session but issued on other albums.
Akilah! is the third album by soul jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks recorded for the Prestige label in 1972.