Blues and the Soulful Truth | ||||
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Released | 1973 | |||
Recorded | November 13, 1972 | |||
Studio | RCA Studio A, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 39:08 | |||
Label | Flying Dutchman FD/FDS 10155 | |||
Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Blues and the Soulful Truth is an album by American jazz vocalist and percussionist Leon Thomas recorded in 1972 and released by the Flying Dutchman label. [1] [2] [3]
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek stated: "Blues and the Soulful Truth is among the artist's most enduring performances, either as a leader or sideman ... In sum, Blues and the Soulful Truth (Which does echo Oliver Nelson's Blues and the Abstract Truth in vision as well as title), is a tour through the depth and dimension of Thomas' mind-blowing abilities as a singer in a wide range of African American musical traditions, proving at the time, and now again, that he was far more than a free jazz singer. ... This album is a singular achievement, even among the fine recordings in Thomas' own catalogue, and should be considered first by those curious enough to look into his work -- you won't be disappointed no matter what you find, but this one will take you places you never anticipated going". [4]
All compositions by Leon Thomas except where noted