The backup band here is also exemplary including Grover Washington on Tenor Saxophone, Idris Muhammad on drums (who I also reviewed here) and organist Leon Spencer (whom I’ve reviewed here as well, click here).īut ultimately it comes down to the music and there are some great tunes here, right from the catching opening track “Who’s Gonna Take The Weight,” which feels like a lost James Brown groove. Lonnie Smith, Charles Earland and Leon Spencer. Some of you might know Sparks’ playing from his work with notable soul-jazz artists including Jack McDuff, Dr. Jazz-blues guitarist Melvin Sparks Spark Plug is one of my favorites of this bundled series, in part because it’s the most consistent listen start to finish.
#Vinyl me please september 2021 series#
If you’ve been seeking these recordings, the VMP editions might be a good stepping stone until you find that near mint / sealed original copy!įollowing are two more of the series which I’ve enjoyed a bunch… Of course, finding a clean original pressing that is quiet can also be a big challenge so keep that in mind.
It is not a deal breaker for me, but for some of you I know this may be an issue. You might hear a little bit of surface noise if you are playing at loud volumes - and who doesn’t like to crank some good funky soul-jazz! - but I found it pretty much relegated to those between-track silent spaces and the run out grooves. Happily, the highly patterned colored vinyl pressings on these VMP editions are generally very enjoyable. Many of these albums are quite obscure and very expensive due (I suspect due to increased demand from the DJ / sampling community). These are pretty rare records on the collectors market - original pressings are pricey, if you can even find them. The discs all come in faithful reproductions of original albums covers and Prestige Records labels.
Mastering was done in an all analog process by acclaimed engineer Kevin Grey of Coherent Sound. All of these recordings are manufactured to a high standard on thick, 180 gram colored vinyl, pressed at the respected RTI (Recording Technology, Inc.) facility.
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