Weldon Irvine
Liberated Brother
- P-Vine Records, Nodlew Music PLP-6718 / NM-1001
- LP
- Japan
- 1996
- Jazz, Funk, Soul
Condition
- NM
- NM
Liberated Brother 6:25
Here's Where I Came In 6:35
Blues Wel-Don 8:25
Mr. Clean 5:25
Gloria 4:00
Homey 4:30
Juggah Buggah 4:35
Sister Sanctified 3:15
Released in 1972, "Liberated Brother" is the debut album by Weldon Irvine, an active figure in the NYC jazz scene, and his first independently produced work. Although Irvine was well-known as Nina Simone's exclusive touring pianist, his solo work often went unrecognized. This album definitively showcased his talent as a composer.
Despite being completed with only two days of rehearsal and five hours of recording, the album boasts a remarkable level of perfection, featuring a collection of masterpieces including the title track "Liberated Brother," covered by Horace Silver; "Mr. Clean," adopted by Freddie Hubbard and others; "Sister Sanctified," which was re-evaluated through sampling in later years; and "Homey," renowned as a rare groove classic. This is an important work that stands out for its high level of compositional skill even among 70s jazz/soul.