Smokin'
Charles Earland · 1977
32 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, featuring intricate melodies and dynamic improvisation that showcases Earland's organ mastery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Penn Relays — This track opens the album with a lively energy, featuring complex rhythms and vibrant solos that set the tone for Earland's innovative approach to jazz.
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Soon It's Gonna Rain — With its soulful interpretation and emotive delivery, this track highlights Earland's ability to merge lyrical expression with intricate jazz harmonies.
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Milestones #2 — The extended improvisation in this piece showcases not only Earland’s virtuosity but also the chemistry among the ensemble, making it a standout representation of collaborative jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- dynamic improvisation sparks curiosity
- short tracks encourage replaying
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long, immersive pieces
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Smokin' is Charles Earland's sixth studio album, emerging during his transition to a more soulful sound after establishing himself in the jazz scene. Following the success of his earlier work with labels like Prestige, this album reflects his growth as an artist and desire to explore new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Smith· Larry Young· Booker T. Jones
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Soon It's Gonna Rain
The arrangement shifts from a soft intro to energetic instrumentation reveals an emotional crescendo that drives the message home.
This dynamic transition emphasizes the thematic depth of anticipation and longing, contrasting softer moments with powerful musical outbursts.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Penn Relays 5:50
- 2 Danny Boy's Soul 3:55
- 3 Milestones #2 8:27
- 4 Soon It's Gonna Rain 9:40
- 5 Strangers in the Night 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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