Weldon Irvine Liberated Brother [paper jacket] Japan Music CD

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Contents: Paper jacket packaging. This is the memorable debut album released in 1972, featuring numerous songs covered by jazz giants and including the killer track "Homey," a popular choice in the rare groove scene! Although he made a name for himself in the NYC jazz scene, including working as Nina Simone's exclusive tour pianist, his solo career didn't take off. He decided to take the plunge and self-produced "Liberated Brother." Gathering trusted musicians, he completed this album in just two days of rehearsal and five hours of recording, and it's a crucial work that instantly boosted his reputation as a composer! The title track that opens the album, "Liberated Brother," is a Latin-flavored instrumental covered by Horace Silver, who was a mentor to Weldon. "Mr. Clean," with its complex melody and memorable phrases, has been covered by Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Peter Herbolzeimer, and others. The jazz-funk track "Sister Sanctified," with its comical synth phrases, was covered by Stanley Turrentine, and that version was re-evaluated when it was sampled in Boogie Down Productions' "My Philosophy." Breakestra also covered it on the album "A Tribute to Brother Weldon," released by Stones Throw in 2004 after Weldon's death. And "Homey," a jazz-funk track with a strong bluesy feel, was a super classic that was heavily played on dance floors in the 90s. With its simple yet groovy drums and Weldon's melancholic melodica playing, it's a cool and sophisticated track, and it's easy to see why it was so highly valued in the rare groove scene. This album, featuring numerous masterpieces, was a turning point in recognizing his talent as a composer. Don't miss this opportunity! Media reviews and more: This memorable debut album, released in 1972, includes many songs covered by jazz giants and features the killer track "Homey," a popular favorite in the rare groove scene! He made a name for himself in the NYC jazz scene, working as Nina Simone's exclusive tour pianist, but his solo career didn't take off. He decided to take the plunge and self-produced "Liberated Brother." Gathering trusted musicians, he completed this album in just two days of rehearsal and five hours of recording. This is an important work that dramatically boosted his reputation as a composer! (C)RS