Contrasts (Larry Young album)

Contrasts is an album by American organist Larry Young recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label.

Contrasts
Studio album by Larry Young
Released	May 1968
Recorded	September 18, 1967 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:09
Label	Blue Note BST 84266
Producer	Alfred Lion
Larry Young chronology
Of Love and Peace (1966) Contrasts (1968) Heaven on Earth (1968)

Reception

As noted by Dusty Grooves, "the album served as a crucial link between Larry's soul-jazz roots and his far-reaching experimental works." The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The adventurous music is sometimes quite intense but also grooves in its own eccentric way, offering listeners a very fresh sound on organ".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated.

1. "Majestic Soul" - 11:58
2. "Evening" - 7:12
3. "Major Affair" - 3:50
4. "Wild Is the Wind" (Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington) - 4:31
5. "Tender Feelings" (Tyrone Washington) - 6:51
6. "Means Happiness" - 4:47

Personnel

• Larry Young - organ
• Hank White - flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
• Herbert Morgan, Tyrone Washington - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
• Eddie Wright - guitar (tracks 1 & 4)
• Eddie Gladden - drums
• Stacey Edwards - congas (tracks 1, 2, 4–5)
• Althea Young - vocals (track 4)