"The Three Sounds were one of the most prolific groups on the roster from the late-1950s into the early 1970s. Led by pianist the trio was introduced on the label in 1958 and churned out a series of successful albums featuring their accessible, swinging sound. By 1969, the bands line-up had evolved to feature bassist and drummer Carl Burnett, and their sound had evolved too. The blues and gospel roots were still there, but the rhythm had taken on a funkier edge with a contemporary beat, and in the studio they had been concocting more ambitious albums that were orchestral in scope with a fuller production style, such as Elegant Soul and Soul Symphony. But in March 1970 they went back to basics with a rousing live recording Live at the It Club which captured the trio doing what they did best in front of a spirited crowd at the popular Los Angeles club. The LP version, which wouldnt be first released until 1996, presented a 5-song set of groovy favorites like 'Funky Pullett' and 'Sittin Duck' which were written by producer Monk Higgins. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal." -
- 180g black vinyl pressing
- all-analog remaster cut from the original tapes
- first time on vinyl in 28 years
- featuring (p), (b), Jimmy Johnson (d)
- original release year: 1996 (recorded 1969)
- music label: Blue Note Records 2024
