Ju Ju Man (Vinyl LP)

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From 1976, Gary Bartz cemented his developing reputation as one of the strongest, most distinctive young reedman players of his time. The album had nothing to do with gimmicks: it' s simply straight-ahead Gary Bartz, backed by a superb rhythm throughout featuring Howard King, a young, compulsively fiery percussionist who had matured nicely working with Bartz for some four years. The section also included Charles Mims, a versatile pianist who could lock into a groove and work it for all its worth, while Curtis Robertson provided a solid, cohesive foundation for Bartz' driving saxophone. One of many highlight of the album might be their sensitive accompaniment to Syreeta's soulful rendition of My Funny Valentine. Show more