The best Larry Young albums
12 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Unity
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Mother Ship
1980
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, propelled by electric keyboards and adventurous improvisation.
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Unity
1966
A vibrant fusion of modal jazz and soulful grooves, characterized by expansive improvisations and deep rhythmic interplay.
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Spaceball
1976
A cosmic fusion of jazz-funk grooves and experimental soundscapes that invites listeners to traverse uncharted auditory galaxies.
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Of Love and Peace
1966
A meditative blend of modal jazz and spiritual undertones, seamlessly intertwining improvisation with structured harmonies.
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Into Somethin'
1965
A vibrant intersection of modal jazz and deep grooves, pulsating with an electric organ's rich harmonies.
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Heaven on Earth
1968
A transcendent blend of modal jazz and soulful grooves, weaving intricate melodies with hypnotic rhythms.
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Lawrence of Newark
1973
A cosmic blend of free jazz and soulful grooves that transports listeners through expansive sonic landscapes.
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8
Groove Street
1962
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Young Blues
1960
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10
Testifying
1960
A vibrant blend of modal jazz and soulful grooves that showcase Young's innovative organ work and improvisational prowess.
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11
Contrasts
1967
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Fuel
1975