Available on vinyl for the first time since its original release 50 years ago, the downtempo-funk extravaganza People & Love is a crate-digger's treasure chest, filled with soul-jazz grooves and mesmerizing vibraphone textures laid down by Johnny Lytle, who was touted as "the greatest vibes player in the world" by vibes and big band legend Lionel Hampton. Mastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray ? Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI Packaged in a tip-on jacket. Johnny Lytle was an American jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Touted by big band legend Lionel Hampton as "the greatest vibes player in the world," Lytle was known for his great hand speed and showmanship. He was also a songwriter, penning many of his own hits, including "The Loop", "The Man", "Selim", "Lela", and the jazz classic "The Village Caller". Lytle recorded more than 30 albums for various jazz labels including Jazzland, Milestone and Muse. Throughout his career he performed and recorded with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Timmons and Roy Ayers.
