Rudolph Johnson

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

One of the few albums ever cut by reedman Rudolph Johnson – a hell of a saxophonist, and one with a great ability to combine the spiritual with the searing – a bit like Joe Farrell at his CTI best, but not as freewheeling – nicely focused, and a little bit funky in all the right parts – in ways that make this album one of the real standouts on the legendary Black Jazz label!

The groove is nice and hard, and plenty dark – with lots of sharp edges around the offbeat rhythms, and a "bite" that makes the album one of the heaviest titles on the label. Other players include John Barnes on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, and Ray Pounds on drums

PERSONNEL:

• Rudolph Johnson - (tenor sax)
• John Barns- (piano)
• Reggie Johnson - (bass)
• Ray Pounds - (drums)

TRACKS:

• 01. Sylvia Ann
• 02. Fonda
• 03. Diswa
• 04. Mr. T.J.
• 05. Little Daphne
• 06. Devon Jean
• 07. Spring Rain