Name: Tell The Truth
Brand: Phil Upchurch

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EVCM22222.1

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

180g Vinyl

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060149623701

Total Cap

9999

Black LPx2

Artist

Phil Upchurch

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Evidence Music 

Evidence Music is a US company and licensing entity for the Evidence label. With a rich history in the music industry, Evidence Music has established itself as a leading force in the world of music e-commerce. The label represents a diverse range of talented artists and performers, offering an extensive catalog of high-quality music across various genres.

As a trusted name in the industry, Evidence Music prides itself on its commitment to delivering exceptional music experiences to its customers. Whether you're a fan of reggae, dancehall, or hip-hop, you can trust that Evidence Music has something for everyone. Their dedication to curating top-notch releases ensures that you'll always find fresh and exciting content on their platform.

With their user-friendly website, navigating through Evidence Music's vast collection is effortless. You can easily discover new artists or explore your favorite genres with just a few clicks. From well-known acts to emerging talents, Evidence Music provides a platform for artists to showcase their skills and connect with fans worldwide.

Newest Listed Items

Phil Upchurch is the kind of guitarist who makes a strong point by what he chooses not to play. There are speedier chopsmeisters, players who undertake more daring intervallic leaps, those who navigate trickier lines, but it would be hard to imagine a more soulful guitarist than Upchurch. From his laidback phrasing on Nat Adderley's bluesy boogaloo "Jive Samba" to his buttery-smooth vocal inflections on Steely Dan's "Jack of Speed" and on the bluesy title track, Upchurch's understated approach on Tell the Truth! Is more about pure feeling than technique.  And yet he's holding in that department too, as he so capably demonstrates on Roland Vasquez's "Long Gone Bird" and on his own stunning arrangement of Paul Desmonds' "Take Five," done up in a similar fashion to his arrangement for that tune on George Benson's crossover smash hit from 1976, Breezin'.  Natalie Cole's "La Costa" is a lovely change of pace, allowing Upchurch to flaunt his affinity for flamenco music (and the late Lenny Breau) on nylon string acoustic guitar. On Eric Johnson's "Manhattan," he shows a command of Wes Montgomerystyle thumbed octaves. He creates an infectious groove with wah-wah rhythm guitar bubbling underneath his soulful reading of the gospel-flavored '70s R&B anthem  "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again," while his earthy soloing on a gorgeous reading of "Girl Talk," the Neal Hefti/Bobby Troup vehicle for Count Basie, is a blue-tinged thing of beauty. But for straightforward, real-deal blues, nothing here surpasses Upchurch's loping, down-home "She's Alright."  His unaccompanied rendition of "St. Louis Blues" is another guitaristic highlight, showcasing what Upchurch calls his stride guitar technique: incorporating bass, chords and melody lines simultaneously, a la Joe Pass. The prolific studio guitarist covers a lot of basses and blows his own horn in fine style on his Evidence debut.  - Bill Milowski

Tell The Truth

Music US

Discover Tell The Truth by Phil Upchurch. Soulful guitarist with a pure feeling approach. Includes bluesy boogaloo, smooth vocals, and infectious grooves. Label: Evidence Music.