Weldon Irvine

Spirit Man

Regular price ¥5,500

Label:BMG Special Products – DRL11796
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Country:US
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul

Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

A1 We Gettin' Down
A2 Softly 0:37
A3 Pogo Stick 6:45
A4 Blast Off 4:17
B1 Jungle Juice 8:10
B2 Yasmin 4:37
B3 The Power And The Glory 5:44
B4 Softly 1:26

Spirit Man, a 1975 album by keyboardist Weldon Irvine, who effortlessly straddled the boundaries between soul and jazz. Centered around the Fender Rhodes, the album blends jazz, funk, and spiritual sensibilities, and is distinguished by its balance of melody and groove. While incorporating political and ideological undertones, the performance is supple and highly enjoyable to listen to. This is one of Irvine's masterpieces, encapsulating the intelligence and warmth of 1970s black music.