Contrasts (Larry Young album) explained

Contrasts is an album by American organist Larry Young recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label.^[2]

Reception

As noted by Dusty Grooves, "the album served as a crucial link between Larry's soul-jazz roots and his far-reaching experimental works." The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The adventurous music is sometimes quite intense but also grooves in its own eccentric way, offering listeners a very fresh sound on organ".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated.

1. "Majestic Soul" - 11:58
2. "Evening" - 7:12
3. "Major Affair" - 3:50
4. "Wild Is the Wind" (Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington) - 4:31
5. "Tender Feelings" (Tyrone Washington) - 6:51
6. "Means Happiness" - 4:47

Personnel

• Larry Young - organ
• Hank White - flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
• Herbert Morgan, Tyrone Washington - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
• Eddie Wright - guitar (tracks 1 & 4)
• Eddie Gladden - drums
• Stacey Edwards - congas (tracks 1, 2, 4–5)
• Althea Young - vocals (track 4)

Notes and References

1. https://books.google.com/books?id=yQoEAAAAMBAJ&q=larry+young&pg=RA1-PA75 Billboard June 1, 1968
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/blue-note-records/catalog-4200-series/#bst-84266 Blue Note Records discography
3. Yanow, S. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=contrasts-r157548|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed November 23, 2010