"Best of King Curtis collects the bulk of King Curtis' singles for Capitol, plus selected album tracks. Although he didn't have many hits while on Capitol -- only "Soul Serenade" hit the charts -- this collection demonstrates the depths of Curtis' talents, showcasing his stabs at jazz and blues in addition to his trademark R&B. Instant Soul remains a stronger introduction, but for fans that want to dig a little deeper, The Best of King Curtis is an excellent purchase." (Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AllMusic)
King Curtis in his pre-Atlantic Soul days...Fully into the Twist dance craze of the early 1960's...but with class.
Rhythm & Blues had past it's best days...awaiting the advent of Soul & Funk...This safe ground of jazz covers and well played originals was as good as it got. at the time...and well recorded with guys that were so talented they continued to play as greats into the groovier, rootsier future... It's what a Bluesman would have playing in his elevator ! Here as flac or mp3@320 - My rip & full scans - Gus
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Flac : https://mega.nz/#!LMtBmSaS!Ocg_m0n5FcAooe4A3gAh__eBD12LGHc_AyWqf6FW0EI
MP3@320 : https://mega.nz/#!6QFxEAIY!_TXRuCKk1Bs-PqKA_AfGFDbaW06iMqJsnKLtTGQuK5g
Merci...
Gus and KC Thanks for more King Curtis.
Looking forward to this one to hear how it sits with, sound arrangements, earlier song choices of the time.
Check out Woodie's latest article on Eddie Kirkland with King Curtis and some pretty heavy weight other session men on BeBopWino today.
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Thanks for the FLAC!
Great album! I love his sax playing and no matter the year, it never, ever gets old. Terrific! Thank you so much :D
I have The New Scene of King Curtis (1960), so I'm up for a listen to this;Many thanks, GuitarGus...
ty so much
lotta thanx!!
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