Eddie HARRIS - The Electrifying Eddie Harris & Plug Me In 1968

Eddie HARRIS - The Electrifying Eddie Harris & Plug Me In 1968
Label: Atlantic / Rhino
(2 LP'S)
Audio CD (November 16, 1993)

Jazz

This CD combines two fine Harris dates from 1967 and 1968. The Electrifying Eddie Harris had bluesy, soulful examples of Harris on electric Varitone sax. "Listen Here" ranked second only to "Freedom Jazz Dance" among his most popular compositions, while he stretched out on "Spanish Bull." "Theme In Search Of A Movie," "Sham Time" and "Judie's Theme" were goodtime concessions to pop and jazz-soul audiences, yet still retained some fiber and spark. Once more, Harris found a good compromise between artistic and commercial concerns, although this date was more weighted toward funk and pop.
By Ron Wynn. AMG.
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One of Eddie Harris's more underrated sessions, this out-of-print Atlantic album finds Harris creatively playing his electrified tenor on a wide variety of tunes, some of which utilize rock/funk rhythms of the period. Although his supporting cast includes such fine players as baritonist Haywood Henry, trumpeter Jimmy Owens and pianist Jodie Christian, the focus throughout is on Harris's distinctive playing. Highlights include "Live Right Now," "It's Crazy" and "Theme in Search of a T.V. Commercial." The only real fault to this enjoyable set is that the playing time is under 27 minutes.
By Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.
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The Electrifying Eddie Harris:

Eddie Harris- (Tenor Sax, Electric Sax);
King Curtis, David Newman- (Tenor Sax);
Haywood Henry- (Baritone Sax);
Melvin Lastie, Joe Newman- (Trumpet);
Jodie Christian- (Piano);
Melvin Jackson- (Bass);
Richard Smith- (Drums);
Ray Barretto, Joe Wohletz- (Percussion).
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01.Theme In Search Of A Movie (4:04)
02.Listen Here (7:40)
03.Judie's Theme (4:37)
04.Sham Time (6:49)
05.Spanish Bull (8:15)
06.I Don't Want No One But You (3:38)
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Plug Me In:

Eddie Harris- (Electric Tenor Sax);
Haywood Henry- (Baritone Sax);
Melvin Lastie, Jimmy Owens, Joe Newman, James Bossy- (Trumpet);
Tom McIntosh, Garnet Brown- (Trombone);
Jodie Christian- (Piano);
Melvin Jackson, Ron Carter- (Bass);
Chuck Rainey- (Electric Bass);
Richard Smith, Grady Tate- (Drums).
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07.Live Right Now (7:01)
08.It's Crazy (3:09)
09.Ballad (For My Love) (3:22)
10.Lovely Is Today (4:28)
11.Theme In Search Of A T.V Commercial (4:11)
12.Winter Meeting (4:49)
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