Esther Phillips

One of Esther Phillips finest '70s releases, From a Whisper to a Scream is the first of seven albums the singer recorded for CTI offshoot Kudu. Arranged and conducted by Pee Wee Ellis, the December 1971 session also involved principal players such as bassist Gordon Edwards, drummer Bernard Purdie, percussionist Airto, guitarists Cornell Dupree and Eric Gale, keyboardist Richard Tee, and saxophonists Hank Crawford and David Liebman.

PERSONNEL:

• John Eckert, John Gatchell- trumpet
• Dick Griffin, Sam Burtis - trombone
• Hank Crawford - alto sax
• David Liebman - baritone sax, flute
• Frank Vicari - tenor sax
• Richard Tee - piano
• Margaret Ross - harp
• Richard Tee - organ
• Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale - guitar
• Gordon Edwards - bass
• Bernard Purdie - drums
• Airto Moreira - percussion
• Plus Srings
• Pee Wee Ellis - conductor

Recorded in New Jersey, December 1971

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Home Is Where The Hatred Is
• A2. From A Whisper To A Scream
• A3. To Lay Down Beside You
• A4. That's All Right With Me
• A5. 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone

• SIDE B
• B1. Sweet Touch Of Love
• B2. Baby, I'm For Real
• B3. Your Love Is So Doggone Good
• B4. Scarred Knees