Charles Earland - Black Talk! (2006 RVG Remaster) torrent

Recorded December 15th 1969.

5 Stars at AMG.

Review by Scott Yanow
This CD reissue of a Prestige date is one of the few successful examples of jazz musicians from the late \'60s taking a few rock and pop songs and turning them into creative jazz. Organist Charles Earland and his sextet, which includes trumpeter Virgil Jones, Houston Person, on tenor and guitarist Melvin Sparks, perform a variation of \"Eleanor Rigby\" titled \"Black Talk,\" two originals, a surprisingly effective rendition of \"Aquarius,\" and a classic rendition of \"More Today Than Yesterday.\" Fans of organ combos are advised to pick up this interesting set.

Charles Earland - Organ
Houston Person - Tenor
Virgil Jones - Trumpet
Melvin Sparks - Guitar
Idris Muhammad - Drums
Buddy Caldwell - Congas

01. Black Talk
02. The Mighty Burner
03. Here Comes Charlie
04. Aquarius
05. More Today Than Yesterday