Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1983 album including one bonus track. Charles Earland was born in Philadelphia and learned to play the saxophone in high school. He played tenor with Jimmy McGriff at the age of seventeen, and in 1960 started his first group. He started playing the organ after playing with Pat Martino, and joined Lou Donaldson's band from 1968 to 1969. The group that he led from 1970, including Grover Washington, Jr., was successful, and he eventually started playing soprano saxophone and synthesizer. His hard, simmering grooves earned him the nickname, 'The Mighty Burner'.
M**E
Five Stars
Excellent thank you
B**G
Five Stars
Recommended
F**N
Exceptionnel
Earland'S Street, du bon gros funky qui groove.
S**B
Much More Cohesive And Funky Than Its Predecessor!
The second Colubmia/CBS set from the legendary organist features much less organ than on its predecessor ("Earland's Jam) and turns up the Funk a la Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" and/or "You, Me & He" albums. Though the female lead vocalist on most of these tracks doesn't compare with Tawatha Agee by a LONGSHOT, she still holds her own and rides along with the Old School 80's jams presented here. Additionally, there's one song in particular, "Burning Devotion," that features an almost Slave-like guitar solo which lends well to the excitment. If you're a fan of the aforementioned Mtume titles or anything from the Fatback catalog from 1980-1983, then you're in for a real funky treat. There are synths and basslines GALORE this time out and though it didn't fare well on the charts, in MY opinion, it's a must to own for ANY Early 80's R&B enthusiasts!
C**2
A Good Mix
A good mixture of music from the 70's with some lost gems in their extended play.
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