'75 (LP)
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Melvin Sparks
'75 (LP)
[ Westbound / LP ]
Release Date: Friday 28 July 2023
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Texas born guitarist Melvin Sparks is one of the godfather's of Acid Jazz. He first came to prominence in the bands of Jack McDuff and Lou Donaldson, providing an essential element in their funky groove based classics of the late 60s. He then became part of the Prestige Records funk team, under the tutelage of producer Bob Porter. He made his debut LP "Sparks" for the label in 1970 alongside Idris Muhammad, Leon Spencer and Houston Person. Two further exciting albums appeared on the label with "Spark Plug" and "Akilah" and over a dozen side-man appearances.
Tracks:
Side 1
I've Got To Have You
Mockingbird
Looking For A Love
Get Ya Some
Side 2
Get Down With The Get Down
Bump And Stomp
In The Morning
If You Want My Love
