Format: LP Label: Atlantic Year: 2023 Media Condition: New Sleeve/Cover Condition: New TRACKS: A1 Compared To What A2 Angelitos Negros A3 Our Ages Or Our Hearts A4 I Told Jesus B1 Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye B2 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face B3 Tryin' Times B4 Ballad Of The Sad Young Men Originally released in 1969. This limited replica edition pressed on clear vinyl. PERSONNEL: Baritone Saxophone – Seldon Powell Bass – Ron Carter Cello – Charles McCracken, George Ricci Drums – Ray Lucas Guitar – John Pizzarelli Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Tenor Saxophone – Frank Wess Trombone – Bennie Powell Trumpet – Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Newman Viola – Alfred Brown, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel Violin – Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff Roberta Flack was raised in DC's Virginia suburbs, attended Howard University on a music scholarship, was an instructor in the DC Public schools, and had a regular gig at Mr. Henry's on Capitol Hill where she was discovered by major label scouts. "First Take" is her debut LP, originally released in 1969. The cover photo was taken at Mr. Henry's second-floor lounge and performance space.
