Various Artists

Previously unreleased compilation from the Jazz Workshop catalogue, a Motown Jazz oriented subsidiary founded by Berry Gordy Jr. In 1962. The label was intended to release hi-quality jazz singles with a distinctive Pop flavor. Here are five different groupings featuring heavyweights such as Thad Jones, Frank Foster, Sonny Payne, Frank Wess, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey as well as two original Funk Brothers: guitarist Joe Messina and pianist Johnny Griffith.

No matter if in blues, soul, funk or jazz, Detroit bears one of the deepest black music traditions in America. Now if you want to get through the motor city jazz side this is the right place to start.

PERSONNEL:

• EARL WASHINGTON ALL STARS
• Earl Washington - (piano)
• John Avant - (trombone)
• John Neely - (tenor sax)
• Herb Brown - (bass)
• Walter Perkins - (drums)
• Thad Jones - (trumpet)
• Benny Powell - (trombone)
• Frank Wess - (flute)
• Frank Foster - (tenor sax)
• Ed Jones - (bass)
• Sonny Payne - (drums)

• JOHNNY GRIFFIN TRIO
• Johnny Griffin - (piano)
• Vince Matlock - (bass)
• Ben Appling - (drums)

• GEORGE BOHANNON QUARTET
• George Bohannon - (trombone)
• Kirk Ligtsey - (piano)
• Joe Messina - (guitar)
• Cecil McBee - (bass)
• George Goldssmith - (drums)
• Hank Cosby - (percussion)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1 Hank & Carol Diamond ..... Exodus
• A2 Hank & Carol Diamond ..... I Remember You
• A3 Earl Washington All Stars ..... Opus No. 3
• A4 Earl Washington All Stars..... March Lightly
• A5 Dave Hamilton ..... Late Freight
• A6 Dave Hamilton ..... Mellow In Coli

• SIDE B
• B1 Johnny Griffith Trio ..... I'mi See You Later
• B2 Johnny Griffith Trio ..... I Did
• B3 George Bohannon Quartet ..... Bobbie
• B4 George Bohannon Quartet ..... El Rig
• B5 Paula Greer ..... I Did
• B6 Paula Greer ..... Falling In Love With Love