Henry Franklin (born Oct. 1, 1940) is an American jazz double-bassist from Los Angeles who released two albums on Black Jazz Records between 1972 and 1974, followed by a third on Catalyst in 1977. As a backing player, he apprenticed with Hugh Masekela and the Three Sounds during the late 1960s and played on albums […]
Proceed With Caution! is the second album by American jazz-funk guitarist Calvin Keys, released in 1974 on Black Jazz. Tracklist: A1. “Proceed with Caution” (12:44) A2. “Tradewinds” (4:30) A3. “Efflugence” (8:05) B1. “Aunt Lovey” (7:30) B2. “Renaissance” (11:30) B3. “Night Cry” (4:46) Credits: Bass – Nyimbo Henry Franklin Drums – Ndugu Leon Chancelor Electric Piano […]
Liquid Love is a jazz-funk album by American trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, released in 1975 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Midnight at the Oasis” (5:29) A2. “Put It in the Pocket” (4:17) A3. “Lost Dream” (12:27) B1. “Liquid Love” (5:44) B2. “Yesterday’s Thoughts” (3:39) B3. “Kuntu” (13:20) Credits: Freddie Hubbard — trumpet, vocals, arrangements, flugel horn, producer […]
Love, Love is an album by American jazz trombonist Julian Priester, released in 1974 on ECM. The album is the veteran’s second recording as a headliner and his first since 1960. Tracklist: A1. “Prologue” A2. “Love, Love” B1. “Images” B2. “Eternal Worlds” B3. “Epilogue” Credits: Julian Priester Pepo Mtobo — tenor trombone, alto trombone, bass […]
The Skipper at Home is the second headlining album by American jazz bassist Henry Franklin, released in 1974 on Black Jazz. Tracklist: A1. “Blue Lights” (7:03) A2. “What Was” (8:28) A3. “Soft Spirit” (7:35) B1. “The Magic Boy” (8:49) B2. “Venus Fly Trap” (6:17) B3. “Waltz for Boobuss” (3:33) Credits: Bass, Leader – Henry Franklin […]
Gambler’s Life is a jazz-funk album by American keyboardist Johnny Hammond, released in 1974 on Salvation. Tracklist: A1. “Gambler’s Life” (5:45) A2. “Rhodesian Thoroughfare” (6:06) A3. “This Year’s Dream” (6:19) A4. “Star Borne” (7:51) B1. “Back to the Projects” (5:36) B2. “Yesterday Was Cool” (6:50) B3. “Virgo Lady” (6:41) B4. “Call on Me” (4:30) CD […]
Tribal Dance is the third headlining album by American jazz bassist Henry Franklin, released in 1977 on Catalyst. Tracklist: A1. “Tribal Dance” (6:04) A2. “Eric’s Tune” (8:00) A3. “For Penny” (6:19) B1. “Spring Song” (7:40) B2. “Cosmos Dwellers” (10:37) B3. “Prime Mover” (5:56) Credits: Henry Franklin — bass Charles Owens — soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, […]
