Charles, Ray/Milt Jackson - Soul Brothers

NEW VINYL LP ON PAN AM RECORDINGS 2016

180 GRAM VINYL

2 BONUS TRACKS//180 GRAM SUPER HI-FI REM. COLL. EDITION
This one is a real historical curiosity. Not only does vibraphonist Milt Jackson double here on piano but he plays guitar (for the only time on record) during "Bags' Guitar Blues." In addition Ray Charles is heard in a purely instrumental role on piano and, during two songs, on alto sax. Charles's fine playing makes one wonder why he so rarely picked up the horn in later years. Billy Mitchell contributes some fine tenor solos on this boppish/blues material and guitarist Skeeter Best, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Connie Kay offer stellar support.

Tracklist

1. Soul Brothers (Milt Jackson)
2. How Long Blues (Traditional)
3. Bags Of Blues (Milt Jackson)
4. Cosmic Ray (Ray Charles)
5. Blue Funk (Ray Charles)
6. Bags' Guitar Blues (Milt Jackson)
7. 'Deed I Do (Fred Rose & Walter Hirsch)