"This album...catches Willie Mitchell in superb form, not only as an arranger but as a leader fronting a first-rate ensemble...The material ranges from new Mitchell-authored instrumentals to covers of standards such as 'Slippin' and Slidin'' and 'Sunny' (which could've been considered for a double-A-sided single, and the latter might've just placed Mitchell onto the easy listening charts without compromising his sound; it's that good). The playing by guitarist Teenie Hodges is worth the price of admission ...   [ read more ]

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This pairing of Willie Mitchell's two 1968 album releases is a kind of no-brainer. Soul Serenade is a masterful funk record, Memphis instrumental R&B par excellence and featuring some of the most sophisticated interactions yet heard by the various members of Mitchell's band. Willie Mitchell Live, despite its questionable credentials as a live recording, features lots of single-take tracks by an augmented version of Mitchell's band (extra guitar and brass). The remastering is excellent,...   [ read more ]

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