The Nineteenth Whole: Smilin' (Vinyl LP)
Tidal Waves Music
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Vinyl LP pressing. The Nineteenth Whole were an Indianapolis-based funky jazz outfit who were part of a very vibrant scene. Jazz guitar legend Grant Green had originally hailed from there and he recruited the members of the 19th Whole as his rhythm section for live dates. The attention that followed their work with Green allowed the Nineteenth Whole to sign with producer Bob Porter on Eastbound, a label he had set up with Detroit independent Westbound Records. Fronted by Billy Wooten's distinctive vibes, joined by guitar legend Cornell Dupree and percussionist Buddy Caldwell makes Smilin' an organ funk groove classic at it's best! Recorded in 1972 by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder at the Indianapolis club that gave the band their Eastbound name: The Nineteenth Whole. Production on the album was handled by Bob Porter. Presented here are five lengthy soul-jazz pieces (including material from Sly Stone, War and The Jackson 5) with funky grooves and some of the best sparkling organ and guitar licks you'll ever hear. This album sets the stage for a constant shift in grooves, a collage of earthy funk, soul, rock and jazz fusion straight outta 1972... an emotional ride packed with the main ingredients for a 'get down'. The Nineteenth Whole's first (and only) album was originally released in 1972 on Eastbound Records, super rare and fetching large sums on the collectors market, now finally back available as a limited deluxe vinyl edition. You Caught Me Smilin' Again, Slippin' Into Darkness, Monkey Hips'n'rice, Lookin' Through the Windows, Dark Clouds Rising
Vinyl LP pressing. The Nineteenth Whole were an Indianapolis-based funky jazz outfit who were part of a very vibrant scene. Jazz guitar legend Grant Green had originally hailed from there and he recruited the members of the 19th Whole as his rhythm section for live dates. The attention that followed their work with Green allowed the Nineteenth Whole to sign with producer Bob Porter on Eastbound, a label he had set up with Detroit independent Westbound Records. Fronted by Billy Wooten's distinctive vibes, joined by guitar legend Cornell Dupree and percussionist Buddy Caldwell makes Smilin' an organ funk groove classic at it's best! Recorded in 1972 by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder at the Indianapolis club that gave the band their Eastbound name: The Nineteenth Whole. Production on the album was handled by Bob Porter. Presented here are five lengthy soul-jazz pieces (including material from Sly Stone, War and The Jackson 5) with funky grooves and some of the best sparkling organ and guitar licks you'll ever hear. This album sets the stage for a constant shift in grooves, a collage of earthy funk, soul, rock and jazz fusion straight outta 1972... an emotional ride packed with the main ingredients for a 'get down'. The Nineteenth Whole's first (and only) album was originally released in 1972 on Eastbound Records, super rare and fetching large sums on the collectors market, now finally back available as a limited deluxe vinyl edition. You Caught Me Smilin' Again, Slippin' Into Darkness, Monkey Hips'n'rice, Lookin' Through the Windows, Dark Clouds Rising