1968 studio album by Larry Young
Contrasts is an album by American organist Larry Young recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label.[2]
Reception [ edit ]
As noted by Dusty Grooves , "the album served as a crucial link between Larry's soul-jazz roots and his far-reaching experimental works."[3] The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The adventurous music is sometimes quite intense but also grooves in its own eccentric way, offering listeners a very fresh sound on organ".[4]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [4]
Track listing [ edit ]
All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated.
"Majestic Soul" - 11:58
"Evening" - 7:12
"Major Affair" - 3:50
"Wild Is the Wind " (Dimitri Tiomkin , Ned Washington ) - 4:31
"Tender Feelings" (Tyrone Washington) - 6:51
"Means Happiness" - 4:47
Personnel [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader WithGrant Green With others
Double Exposure (Joe Chambers , 1978)
Bitches Brew (Miles Davis , 1969)
Big Fun (1969)
Forrest Fire (Jimmy Forrest , 1960)
Love Shout (Etta Jones , 1963)
I'm Shooting High (Gildo Mahones , 1963)
The Great Gildo (Gildo Mahones, 1963)
Devotion (John McLaughlin , 1970)
Love Devotion Surrender (Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, 1973)
Gumbo! (Pony Poindexter and Booker Ervin , 1963)
In the Beginning (Woody Shaw , 1965)
Natural Soul (Buddy Terry , 1967)
Emergency! (The Tony Williams Lifetime , 1969)