Name: Spring Rain
Brand: Rudolph Johnson

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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2021-02-05

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RGM1170

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848064011705

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848064011729

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Rudolph Johnson

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Real Gone Music

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Jazz

Rudolph Johnson was a talented US saxophonist, known for his skills on the flute and harmonica as well. Born on April 8, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, he left behind a remarkable musical legacy before his passing on August 19, 2007.
With a distinctive style that blended soulful jazz with elements of funk and R&B, Rudolph Johnson captivated audiences with his emotive performances. His music resonated deeply with listeners, showcasing his mastery of the saxophone and ability to create captivating melodies.
Influenced by artists such as Gene Russell and Marion Brown, Rudolph Johnson carved out his own unique sound within the jazz genre. His compositions were characterized by their rich harmonies and intricate arrangements.

Real Gone Music is a U.S. reissue label that was established in 2011 by two individuals who previously founded other successful labels. With a focus on reissuing music from various genres, Real Gone Music aims to bring back classic and hard-to-find albums for music enthusiasts. They have gained a reputation for their high-quality releases and attention to detail, ensuring that the original branded label is included if shown on the release. Please note that there is an unofficial entity pretending to be Real Gone Music, so be sure to look out for the authentic label when making your purchases. Also, it's important not to confuse Real Gone Music with the UK/Europe based budget reissue label that issues multi-disc box sets in different genres and series.

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Columbus, Ohio's Rudolph Johnson drew comparisons to John Coltrane during his career; like the jazz legend in his later years, Johnson eschewed drugs or alcohol and spent his time every day either meditating and rehearsing on his horn. You can definitely hear a little bit of Coltrane in Johnson's playing on this, his 1971 debut release for the Black Jazz label, the first of two he recorded for the imprint and the first he recorded as a leader after some sideman work (most notably for organist Jimmy McGriff); his ability to explore the upper registers and overtones of his tenor sax while retaining control is quite striking. Of course, this being a Black Jazz release, along with the bebop sounds of 'Sylvia Ann' and the mid-'60s Blue Note stylings of 'Sylvia Ann,' there's the soul jazz of 'Diswa' and the groove funk of 'Devon Jean,' all played by, as is typical on Black Jazz releases, by top-notch sidemen including drummer Raymond Pounds, who's played with everybody from Stevie Wonder to Pharoah Sanders to Bob Dylan, and pianist John Barnes, whose work is very familiar to Motown fans (Supremes, Temptations, Marvin Gaye). Bassist Reggie Jackson, who appeared on the Walter Bishop, Jr. Coral Keys record we previously released, rounds out the quartet. First vinyl reissue of another stellar Black Jazz release, remastered for CD and vinyl by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision and featuring liner notes by Pat Thomas, author of Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975!

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