Curtis Mayfield, undeniable as a subject for tribute. That is what Phil Upchurch and Brian Brinkerhoff thought. They handpicked four Los Angeles-based players and two special imports, all well-known in jazz circles but with the earthy sensibilities to grasp and interpret the gospel and funk of where Curtis was coming from.
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Jazz Soul Seven consists of Terry Lyne Carrington (drums), Russ Ferrante (piano), Master Henry Gibson (percussion), Bob Hurst (bass), Wallace Roney (trumpet), Phil Upchurch (guitar) and Ernie Watts (saxophone). A better line up for the tribute to Curtis Mayfield couldn't be formed: this band really would have brought a smile to Curtis’ lips!
