Rodney Franklin - Endless Flight (1981/2019)
Jazz, Pop/Rock, R&B, Fusion | WEB FLAC (tracks) / MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Front | 44:40 | 283,38 / 107,98 Mb
Label: Columbia/Legacy | Released: 2019-11-15 (1981-09-01)
Soulful fusion classic from keyboardist Rodney Franklin, "Endless Flight" is a brilliant mix of jazz, soul, and fusion – smoothed together nicely, but never in a way that's slick or commercial! Franklin's got a keen ear that lets him sit on both sides of the fence wonderfully – in a way that so many other players tried in later years, but never managed to do without losing their groove or selling out too much. Part of the strength of the album is the way that it mixes together acoustic and electric keys from track to track – deepening the spirit of the album through a good sense of pacing and mood, and also offsetting vocal tracks with some key instrumental numbers. Tom Washington produced and heavily helped in the arrangements – and titles include "Vibrations", "Benetta", "Cancion Para Mi Mama", "Dance Tonight", "Endless Flight", "Return To The Source", "Mensaje De Dios", and a surprisingly great funky take on "Hill Street Blues". Includes one bonus track – "The Groove (single version)".