Previously unreleased compilation from the Jazz Workshop catalog, a Motown Jazz oriented subsidiary founded by Berry Gordy Jr. In 1962. The label was intended to release hi-quality jazz singles with a distinctive pop flavor. Here are five different groupings featuring heavyweights such as Thad Jones, Frank Foster, Sonny Payne, Frank Wess, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, as well as two original Funk Brothers: guitarist Joe Messina and pianist Johnny Griffith. No matter if in blues, soul, funk, or jazz, Detroit bears one of the deepest black music traditions in America. Now if you want to get through the motor city jazz side this is the right place to start. Features Hank & Carol Diamond, Earl Washington All Stars, Dave Hamilton, Johnny Griffith Trio, George Bohannon Quartet, and Paula Greer.
Tracklist:
A1 Hank & Carol Diamond– Exodus
Written-By – Boone-Gold
A2 Hank & Carol Diamond– I Remember You
Written-By – Mercer*, Schertzinger*
A3 Earl Washington All Stars– Opus No. 3
Written-By – Earl Washington
A4 Earl Washington All Stars– March Lightly
Written-By – Earl Washington
A5 Dave Hamilton– Late Freight
Written-By – Hamilton-Paul
A6 Dave Hamilton– Mellow In Cali
Written-By – Hamilton-Paul
B1 Johnny Griffith Trio– I’mi See You Later
Written-By – Johnny Griffith
B2 Johnny Griffith Trio– I Did
Written-By – Johnny Griffith
B3 George Bohannon Quartet– Bobbie
Written-By – Cecil McBee
B4 George Bohannon Quartet– El Rig
Written-By – Kirk Lightsey
B5 Paula Greer– I Did
Written-By – Johnny Griffith
B6 Paula Greer– Falling In Love With Love
Label: Honey Pie Records
Barcode: 7427244912440
