Charles Williams is the eponymous debut album recorded by American saxophonist Charles Williams in 1971 for the Mainstream label.[1][2]
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| Released | 8 March 1971 | |||
| Recorded | January 1971 in NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Mainstream MRL 312 | |||
| Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Jason Ankeny states "Williams proves a deceptively commanding presence, eschewing pyrotechnics and histrionics on a series of earthy yet accomplished solos that ripple with imagination. The organic groove extends across the record, and while each player shines, the music is far greater than the sum of its parts".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Charles Williams except as indicated
- "You Got Me Running" (Jimmy Reed) - 7:53
- "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) - 7:51
- "Bacon Butt Fat" - 5:33
- "Country Mile" - 3:50
- "Catfish Sam'ich" - 5:05
- "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 8:39
- "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" (Carl Sigman, Francis Lai) - 2:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
edit- Charles Williams - alto saxophone
- David "Bubba" Brooks - tenor saxophone
- Earl Dunbar - guitar
- Don Pullen - organ
- Gordon Edwards - electric bass
- Bill Curtis - drums
References
edit- ^ Charles Williams discography accessed November 11, 2014
- ^ Edwards, D., Callahan, Eyries, P., Watts, R. & Neely, T. Discography of the Mainstream Label (Preview), accessed October 18, 2014
- ^ a b Ankeny, J., Allmusic Review accessed November 11, 2014