Henry Franklin - The Skipper - LP

First-Time LP Reissue, Remastered

One of the standout titles in the legendary Black Jazz catalog, this 1972 debut from bassist Henry "The Skipper" Franklin is a joy from start to finish. Franklin — who'd backed Hugh Masekela at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival — assembled a crack outfit including trumpeter Oscar Brashear, saxophonist Charles Owens, pianist Bill Henderson and drummer Michael Carvin for a uniquely organic session touching on fusion, '60s Blue Note feel, and the funk-infused, lyrical side of jazz. Remastered by Mike Milchner with new liner notes by Pat Thomas.

Features

• First-time LP reissue, remastered
• Label: Black Jazz / Real Gone Music

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Outbreak
2. Plastic Creek Stomp
3. Theme for JoJo

Side Two:

1. Beauty and the Electric Tub
2. Little Miss Laurie
3. The Skipper