Latin Shadows
1966
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Latin Shadows is a studio album by American jazz organist Shirley Scott, released in 1965 on the Impulse! label. The album sees Scott collaborating with vibraphonist Gary McFarland, who also arranged and conducted some of the tracks. The album incorporates Latin jazz and soul-jazz elements.
Recording Info
Recorded in New York City on July 21 and 22, 1965. Bob Thiele produced the album. Bob Simpson was the engineer.
Track Highlights
- Latin Shadows — Title track, written by Gary McFarland
- Downtown (Tony Hatch) — Cover of the Tony Hatch song
- Soul Sauce (Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo) — Features a rare vocal from Scott
- Feeling Good (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley)
Personnel
- Shirley Scott (Organ, Vocals)
- Gary McFarland (Vibes, Arranger, Conductor)
- Jerome Richardson (Flute)
- Jimmy Raney (Guitar)
- Bob Cranshaw (Bass)
- Richard Davis (Bass)
- Mel Lewis (Drums)
- Willie Rodriguez (Percussion)
- Harry Cykman (Violin)
- Arnold Eidus (Violin)
- Leo Kruczek (Violin)
- Charles Libove (Violin)
Significance
Shirley Scott was a prominent figure in the soul jazz movement, known for her unique approach to the Hammond B3 organ. AllMusic gave the album 3 stars.
Shirley Scott was known as the "Queen of the Organ".
Track List
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