Phil Upchurch – Tell The Truth (2LP)
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Guitar, Harmonica – Phil Upchurch
Bass – Kevin Axt
Drums – Vince Wilburn, Jr
Percussion – Mike smith
Piano – David Arnay
2 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Pure Pleasure
Original Label : Evidence
Recorded by Glen Fujiwara and Andy Waterman at The Bakery Recording Studios
Mixed by Andy Waterman at The Bakery Recording Studios
Produced by Carla Olson
Executive Producer – Lee Davis
Re-mastered by Cicely Baston at Alchemy/Air Mastering
Liner Notes by Neil Tesser
Photography by Markus Cuff
Originally released in June 2001
Reissued in October 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Jive Samba
- Jack of Speed
- La Costa
Side B:
- Manhattan
- Take Five
- Home Again
Side C:
- Long Gone Bird
- Tell the Truth
- (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
Side D:
- St Louis Blues
- Girl Talk
- She's Alright
- Misty
Reviews :
“The world-renowned guitarist Phil Upchurch plays 13 great songs on Tell the Truth. This is a gem. Playing blues, soul, R&B, and jazz, Upchurch shows his remarkable versatility on such great songs as "Jive Samba," "La Costa," the title track, and "St. Louis Blues." He performs a flamenco version of "La Costa" with beauty and style, and flaunts his "stride guitar" technique on a solo rendition of "St. Louis Blues." His inimitably smooth and soulful phrasing shines on "Manhattan," and he doubles on harmonica on his original composition "She's Alright." However, the highlights of this great program are "Tell the Truth," a song Upchurch wrote with Ray Charles in mind, and his great arrangement of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five," which he plays much in the same way as he did on George Benson's smash hit "Breezin'." Joined by David Arnay on piano, Kevin Axt on bass, Vince Wilburn, Jr. on drums, and Mike Smith on percussion, this great LPs come 40 years after Upchurch's first recording as a leader, and it's priceless.” AllMusic Review by Paula Edelstein
Ratings :
AllMusic 4.5 / 5 , Discogs 4.67 / 5