Calvin Keys

No need to be cautious here – as the album's the sort you can jump into right away – thanks to some wicked grooves from legendary guitarist Calvin Keys!

Calvin's had a great revival in recent years, but this album's the stuff that first put him on the map – a brilliant early date for the Black Jazz label, done in a unique blend of spiritual and soul jazz modes!

Keys' guitar has a sharper focus here than on his other 70s set for the label – and he's working with some beautifully complex arrangements, played by a group that includes Charles Owens plus Kirk Lightsey, Henry Franklin, Oscar Brashear, Owen Marshall, and Ndugu Chancler.

PERSONNEL:

• Ajafika Calvin Keys (leader, guitar)
• Charles Owens (soprano & tenor sax, flute)
• Cha Che Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn)
• Thalmus Kirk Lightsey (electric piano)
• Nyimbo Henry Franklin (bass)
• Ndugu Leon Chancelor (drums)
• Owen Marshall (percussion)

TRACKS:

• 01. Proceed with Caution
• 02. Tradewinds
• 03. Efflugence
• 04. Aunt Lovey
• 05. Renaissance
• 06. Night Cry