In the Pocket
Released: 1982
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Released: 1982
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The final in a long string of Muse albums stretching back to 1977, this is a fairly typical Charles Earland set. The organist, who is joined by tenorman Houston Person, guitarist Melvin Sparks and...
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Black Talk!
Released: Dec 15, 1969
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Released: Dec 15, 1969
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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...
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The Dynamite Brothers
Released: November 1973
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Released: November 1973
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Charles Earland composed and played on the soundtrack to The Dynamite Brothers, one of the most obscure blaxploitation movies. Although there were some soul-jazz elements in the score, it also...
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Mama Roots
Released: 1977
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Released: 1977
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Impressive reunion with George Coleman (ts). Also includes Jimmy Ponder on guitar. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
Smokin'
Released: 1977
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Released: 1977
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Fine mid-'70s sextet set featuring Earland's customary soul-jazz, blues, and funk, with uptempo and ballad originals. Tenor saxophonists David Schnitter and George Coleman excel, as does guitarist...
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