Black Talk!

by Charles Earland

Black Talk! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1970
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:27
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The acclaimed Hammond organist delivered a massive crossover hit with this intensely groovy and accessible recording. Supported by a stellar ensemble that included Melvin Sparks and Idris Muhammad, the highly rhythmic sessions successfully bridged the gap between complex hard bop and danceable soul-jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: Instrumental, Rhythmic, instrumental, rhythmic, funky, soulful, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Black Talk (7:49)
  2. The Mighty Burner (3:04)
  3. Here Comes Charlie - Instrumental (8:17)
  4. Aquarius - Instrumental (8:01)
  5. More Today Than Yesterday - Instrumental (11:13)

Credits

  • Charles Earland - primary artist, organ, written-by
  • Idris Muhammad - drums
  • Melvin Sparks - guitar
  • Houston Person - tenor saxophone [tenor sax]
  • Virgil Jones - trumpet
  • Buddy Caldwell - congas [conga]
  • Galt MacDermot - written-by
  • Gerome Ragni - written-by

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