Name: Organic Dream
Brand: Wendell Harrison

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Bonus disc: No

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lhcd067

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-12-03

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Wendell Harrison

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Funk / Soul

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P-Vine

Wendell Harrison, born in 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, is an American jazz clarinet player and saxophonist. With a career spanning several decades, Harrison has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz music scene. His soulful and expressive playing style has captivated audiences around the world.

Harrison's musical influences can be traced back to his early years growing up in Detroit, a city known for its rich musical heritage. He draws inspiration from artists such as *Phil Ranelin*, *The Lyman Woodard Organization*, and *Tommy Mcgee*. His unique sound blends elements of jazz, funk, and soul, creating a captivating fusion that sets him apart from other musicians.

Throughout his career, Harrison has collaborated with renowned artists including *Weldon Irvine*, *Ana Mazzotti*, and *Lonnie Liston Smith*. His contributions to the jazz genre have earned him critical acclaim and recognition among his peers. With each performance, he continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories.

P-Vine is a Japanese label that was established in 1975 by Yasufumi Higurashi and Akira Kochi in Tokyo, Japan. Originally specializing in blues, the label has since expanded to cover a wider range of music genres including jazz, latin music, funk, j-pop, and garage punk.

Originally released in 1981, the second release from Wendell Harrison’s WENHA label (following Dreams of A Love Supreme), Organic Dream is one of the finest records to come out of Detroit’s DIY jazz scene in the 80’s. Album opener “Ginseng Love” is as smooth as butter, with warm analogue synth strings and a gentle groove, over which Harrison plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute. His playing is as energetic as ever, with his free jazz tendencies tempered by mellow R&amp;B influenced phrases. This is followed by “Winter”, a ballad that sees Harrison on clarinet playing with acoustic backing, showing off a softer side of Harrison’s playing that rarely gets the attention it deserves.However, things quickly pick up with “Love Juice”, a disco-boogie number perfect for any dance party. Staccato guitar rhythms, and a bouncing bassline combine to create a groove so perfect you’ll be nodding your head even just thinking about it. Harrison’s playing is louder and freer, with lines clearly inspired by the great R&amp;B and pop saxophonists of the 80’s.“The Wok”, highly regarded by many as one of Harrison’s best compositions, is a mellow funk track, and despite its brevity, contains some of the deepest grooves in Harrison’s 80’s discography. As the name would suggest, oriental sounds are incorporated with funk grooves to create a sound that defies immediate characterization, but is fantastic nonetheless. With modern remastering and an obi-strip this album has never looked or sounded this good! Don’t miss Wendell Harrison’s Organic Dream.

Organic Dream

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