Melvin Sparks
'75 (LP) [ Westbound / LP - released 28/Jul/2023 ] 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... |
Melvin Sparks
Texas Twister (LP) [ Eastbound Records / LP - released 28/Jul/2023 ] A masterful funky jazz album by one of the godfather's of acid jazz. Produced by Bob Porter, Texas Twister is a continuation of Sparks sought-after work at Prestige. The Texan born guitarist had joined Bob Weinstock's label at Porter's request in... |