Tuesday 1 September 2009

Charles Kynard ”Professor Soul”

Charles Kynard

Professor Soul
( LP Prestige Records, 1968 )
Catalog # PRST 7599

Tracklisting:
01.Professor Soul A1 06:47
02.Cristo Redentor A2 04:34
03.Song Of Delilah A3 06:45
04.Sister Lovie B1 05:42
05.By The Time I Get To Phoenix B2 07:50
06.J.C B3 05:27

Personnel:
Charles Kynard (org)
Cal Green (g)
Johnny Kirkwood (d)
Record date : Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1968



Review:
Charles Elliot Kynard, born February 20, 1933 in St. Louis (MO)
and died July 8, 1979 in Los Angeles (CA).
Hammond virtuoso and electric-bass player, Kynard didn’t become too famous for two reasons: he just played in his local L.A. instead of touring, and he recorded very few sessions.
Nevertheless, his artistry was enormous and his recordings are true gems.
He was too busy to devote himself to a successful career as a jazz musician. During the day he worked with mentally retarded children, at night he played at local clubs and on sunday he played organ at his church. Even so, he had time for his wife and children.
Kynard was a master at different styles. Playing funk he could have rivalled Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes in speed and accuracy; his blues were delightful and when it came to slow down he knew how to add an airy touch letting the others play.
His recordings were scarce but he shared studio with top notch artists like Les McCann, Houston Person, Grant Green and Idris Muhammad.

By Pier

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cheeba said...

Lovely! Only Kynard I don't have in my collection - thanks guys!

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