Michael Carvin "The Camel" (Steeplechase, 1975)

[Rooster_Ties]

The AMG review just says: "His debut as a leader, with Sonny Fortune (as). Find this one — it's a keeper" (and that's all it says).

I think you all can tell where this review comes from...

A real gem of an album -- the kind of spiritual 70s soul jazzer that we never tire of putting on the turntable! Drummer Michael Carvin heads a great group that features Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, Sonny Fortune on alto and soprano, and Ron Burton on piano -- and the ensemble grooves in a way that reminds us a lot more of recordings on Strata East from the time, than some of the snoozier sides on Steeplechase. The record fits nicely in with some of the few recordings of this nature on the label -- work by Billy Gault and Rene McLean -- and the album's worth it alone for Fortune's incredible post-Coltrane solos. Tracks include "The Camel", "MC Blues", "Kwebena's Blues", and "Osun". CD features a few bonus alternate takes, too.

Any opinions on this one, before I pull the trigger??

Can't seem to find any on-line samples to check out for myself. If anybody else can, post 'em here.

Thanks!! -- Rooster T.

Edited November 4, 2005 by Rooster_Ties

[JSngry]

Yeah, it's pretty darn good. You'll not be disappointed.

[Rooster_Ties]

That's what I's lookin' fer. Thanks!!