Reuben Wilson Blue Mode 180g LP (Vinyl)

Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series!
Funky Soul Jazz On 180g Vinyl LP!

Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series!
In honor of Blue Note Records' 80th Anniversary, the legendary Jazz label is launching the Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series. Distinct from the Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series, this 2nd series curated by Don Was and Cem Kurosman features mid-priced 180g vinyl releases in standard packaging with albums spanning the many eras of the label's history presented by themes: Blue Note Debuts, Blue Grooves, Great Reid Miles Covers, Blue Note Live, and Blue Note Drummer Leaders.

For his third Blue Note album Blue Mode (1969), organist Reuben Wilson kept it right in the pocket and laid down one of the funkiest soul jazz workouts of the late-60s. Produced by Francis Wolff, the date featured Wilson at the helm of an airtight quartet with tenor saxophonist John Manning, guitarist Melvin Sparks, and drummer Tommy Derrick. Highlights of the set include Wilson's grooving originals "Bus Ride", "Orange Peel" and "Blue Mode", along with covers of Eddie Floyd and Edwin Starr.

Features:
• Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series
• 180g Vinyl LP
• Blue Note 80: Blue Grooves, Part 1
• All Analog
• Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes
• Pressed at Optimal in Germany

Musicians:
Reuben Wilson, organ
John Manning, tenor saxophone
Melvin Sparks, guitar
Tommy Derrick, drums

Selections:
Side A:
1. Bambu
2. Knock On Wood
3. Bus Ride
Side B:
1. Orange Peel
2. Twenty-Five Miles
3. Blue Mode