Name: Spring Rain
Brand: Rudolph Johnson

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Catalogue number

CD-RGM-1172

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-05

Signed copies

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Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

848064011729

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

Artist

Rudolph Johnson

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Real Gone Music

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.

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! 

Spring Rain

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