Quincy Jones

• 180 GRAM VIRGIN VINYL

• GATEFOLD EDITION

• LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES ONLY

A classic soul-funk jazz masterpiece by music giant Quincy Jones, Gula Matari marked his second and final album under the Creed Taylor aegis. It constituted a real step forward for the jazzman, who was moving here into sophisticated new territory.

Instrumentation includes: Milt Jackson, vibes; Hubert Laws, flute; Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Eric Gale, guitar; Herbie Hancock and Sob James, keyboards; special guests include Toots Thielemans on guitar and soulful vocals by Valerie Simpson.

Among the highlights are the incredible 12-minute tribal groove of the title track, a killer take on Nat Adderley's "Hummin'", and the churchy R&B cover of Paul Simon's mega-hit "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Bridge Over Troubled Water
• A2 Gula Matari

• SIDE B
• B1. Walkin'
• B2. Humming'