Format: LP / 12" / 33rpm / STEREO
Label: JAZZ WORKSHOP
Catalogue Reference: JW-066
Recording Year: 1961
Country of Pressing: SPAIN
Comments: Sealed New Copy
Reissue of the original Pacific Jazz PJ S-27
Cover Grade: MINT
Vinyl Grade: MINT
Side One:
1. The Geek (Felder) 5:37
2. M.J.S. Funk (Henderson) 5:56
3. Thats It (Felder) 4:43
Side Two:
1. Freedom Sound (Sample) 8:21
2. Theme from "Exodus" (Gold) 3:48
3. Coon (Henderson) 4:18ç
Originally issued in Stereo on Pacific Jazz PJ S-27
Personnel:
Wayne Henderson (tb), Wilton Felder (ts), Joe Sample (p), Roy Gaines (g on #1 & 4), Jimmy Bond (b), Stix Hooper (d).
Recorded at Pacific Enterprises Inc./Rex Studios, Los Angeles, May 24, 1961
Original recordings produced by Richard Bock
Audio engineering by Richard Bock
Album covers & photography: Woody Woodward
Liner notes: John William Hardy
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Review:
"The first album by the Jazz Crusaders (which started an extensive series for Pacific Jazz) introduced the colorful quintet. With trombonist Wayne Henderson and tenor saxophonist Wilton Felder giving the ensembles a unique sound, the group (also featuring regular members pianist Joe Sample and drummer Stix Hooper along with guests Jimmy Bond on bass and guitarist Roy Gaines) managed to strike a balance between creative hard bop and accessible soul-jazz. In addition to their version of "Theme From Exodus" (hoping to jump on the bandwagon created by Eddie Harris' hit rendition), the Jazz Crusaders perform originals by Felder, Henderson, and Sample ("Freedom Sound")."
Scott Yanow -All Music Guide
