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. Most titles are originals – and tunes include the nice groover "Aunt Lovey", plus "Tradewinds", "Night Cry", "Renaissance", and "Efflugence".

PERSONNEL:

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

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Proceed with Caution
• A2. Tradewinds
• A3. Efflugencev

• SIDE B
• B1. Aunt Lovey
• B2. Renaissance
• B3. Night Cry