Charles Williams (album)

Charles Williams is the eponymous debut album recorded by American saxophonist Charles Williams in 1971 for the Mainstream label.[1][2]

Charles Williams
Studio album by
Released8 March 1971
RecordedJanuary 1971 in NYC
GenreJazz
LabelMainstream
MRL 312
ProducerBob Shad
Charles Williams chronology
Charles Williams
(1971)
Trees and Grass and Things
(1972)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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All compositions by Charles Williams except as indicated

  1. "You Got Me Running" (Jimmy Reed) - 7:53
  2. "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) - 7:51
  3. "Bacon Butt Fat" - 5:33
  4. "Country Mile" - 3:50
  5. "Catfish Sam'ich" - 5:05
  6. "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 8:39
  7. "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" (Carl Sigman, Francis Lai) - 2:44 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Charles Williams discography accessed November 11, 2014
  2. ^ Edwards, D., Callahan, Eyries, P., Watts, R. & Neely, T. Discography of the Mainstream Label (Preview), accessed October 18, 2014
  3. ^ a b Ankeny, J., Allmusic Review accessed November 11, 2014