Name: Talk To My Lady (Remastered Edition)
Brand: Gene Russell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-RGM-1186

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

848064011866

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Gene Russell

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Real Gone Music

Jazz keyboardist and producer, Gene Russell was born on December 2, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. He co-founded Black Jazz Records and made significant contributions to the jazz music scene. His talent and passion for music led him to collaborate with renowned artists such as *Henry Franklin*, *Calvin Keys*, *The Lyman Woodard Organization*, and many more.

Throughout his career, Gene Russell showcased his exceptional skills as a keyboardist, captivating audiences with his soulful melodies and improvisations. As a producer, he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Black Jazz Records, which became known for its innovative approach to jazz music.

Tragically, Gene Russell passed away on May 3, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA. However, his legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and the influence he had on fellow musicians. His work continues to inspire contemporary artists in the jazz genre.

In between acting as Producer on all of the Black Jazz label releases, keyboardist Gene Russell also cut two fine albums for the imprint, of which this is the second, released in 1973. Judging by the quality of their respective solo outings for the label, the fact that Russell’s band includes bassist Henry Franklin and guitarist Calvin Keys bodes very, very well for the quality of this record. And indeed, Talk to My Lady represents a sterling stylistic leap for Russell from his New Direction album, which was the first release issued on Black Jazz; here, he’s leading an electric band instead of the basic piano trio format found on the former record, and playing a number of original, soul jazz compositions like “Get Down” and the title tune. As for the covers, both “Me and Mrs. Jones” and “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” are heartfelt renditions given a little extra bounce by Russell’s ivory tickling and Franklin’s expressive bass playing in particular, while the version of “My Favorite Things” goes way out beyond what John Coltrane played on his original Atlantic studio version. It’s hard to go wrong with a Black Jazz album and you won’t on this one from the label’s creative helm, newly remastered for CD and LP by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision and boasting liner notes by Pat Thomas. First-ever LP reissue! 

Talk To My Lady (Remastered Edition)

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