Jack Wilson - Something Personal (1966) [2015 SHM-CD Blue Note 24-192 Remaster] CD-Rip

Features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD player) and the latest 24bit 192kHz remastering. A real treasure through and through – one of the most unusual Blue Note albums you'll ever hear, and a set that's one of the best-remembered from the team of pianist Jack Wilson and vibist Roy Ayers! Long before Roy struck out on his own in the world of funky soul, he worked often in the 60s with Wilson – and the pair have this unique way of blending vibes and piano that's completely fresh, and still unmatched all these many years later!

Wilson's natural lyrical style blends with Roy's modal approach to a groove – and the pair soar out in space with these long-flowing lines that make the whole album a treasure. There's no horn players at all – as with Wilson's other small combo Blue Note date – and rhythm is from Varney Barlow on drums, and either Roy Brown or Buster Williams on bass. Titles include a wonderful version of "Sernata", an unusual take on Ornette Coleman's "The Sphinx", and the wonderful Wilson originals "CFD", "Most Unsoulful Woman", and "Harbor Freeway 5pm". CD features the bonus track "One & Four (Mr. Day)".


Tracks:

01 - Most Unsoulful Woman
02 - The Sphinx
03 - Shosh
04 - Serenata
05 - Harbor Freeway 5 P.M.
06 - C.F.D.
07 - One And Four (Mr. Day) (bonus track)

Personnel:

Roy Ayers - vibraphone
Jack Wilson - piano
Ray Brown - bass & cello
Charles 'Buster' Williams - bass
Varney Barlow - drums