Howard Roberts

• 180 GRAM CLEAR LP EDITION

• Limited to 500 copies

One of the most unique soundtracks of the blacksploitation generation – but maybe that's also because the film Lord Shango was also somewhat different than most – a hipper, more creative movie that took on a number of themes, which are all echoed by Howard Roberts in his music!

This Howard Roberts isn't the famous LA guitar jazz musician – but instead a black arranger best known for 60s choral records that usually had a blend of easy listening and soul – which is quite a difference from the funky vibe of this record – a set that mixes in all sorts of vocal and percussive elements with more familiar electric funk – still with Roberts' chorus in the mix, but often with a lead female singer singing soul-based lyrics! The whole thing's wonderful – as much a soul record as a soundtrack

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Jenny's Theme
• A2. Funky, But??
• A3. Some People
• A4. Walk Softly
• A5. Sailin'
• A6. It Was You
• A7. Streak O' Lean

• SIDE B
• B1. Jesus, Sweet Jesus
• B2. Glory, Glory
• B3. Be Ready For The Judgement Day
• B4. Banjoko
• B5. Come To The Water
• B6. My Lord, He Calls Me