| Elegant Soul | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | September 19–20, 1968 | |||
| Genre | Jazz-funk [1] | |||
| Length | 36:27 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Monk Higgins, Dee Ervin | |||
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Elegant Soul is an album by jazz group The Three Sounds featuring performances with an orchestra arranged by Monk Higgins recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label. [2]
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Elegant Soul was -- and could even be currently -- dismissed with a casual listen as lightweight pop with a compelling rhythmic sense. But that would be selling it way short. This album warrants close listening to discern all that's happening in its production and arrangements. Whether it's on the dancefloor, for sampling, for feel-good or deep listening, or for finger-popping, it satisfies on all levels". [3]
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