Funky soul-jazz organist Caesar Frazier crafted superior Hammond funk. 75, his second LP, is a rare gem. It’s comfortably his greatest artistic statement.

The follow-up to Hail Ceasar!, it’s a taut, grooving set that expands his sound and, put simply, it’s got better songs. The key elements of his debut album are all there – production from maestro Bob Porter, accompaniment from hip players (Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Cornell Dupree, John Tropea) and arrangement from Horace Ott - but the overall sound is elevated. The tightly jamming, expressive jazz-funk makes for a richer, fuller, more satisfying experience

PERSONNEL:

• CEASAR FRAZIER, piano, keyboards
• BABE CLARKE, baritone sax
• CHARLIE BROWN, tenor sax
• GARNETT BROWN, trombone
• JOE SHEPLEY, JON FADDIS, trumpet
• CORNELL DUPREE, DAVID SPINOZA, JOHN TROPEA, gutar
• WILBUR BASCOMB, bass
• BERNARD PURDIE, JIMMY YOUNG, drums

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• 01. Mighty Mouse
• 02. Summer Breeze
• 03. Sweet Children

• SIDE B
• 01. Funk It Down
• 02. Living For The City
• 03. Walking On The Side