OSCAR BROWN JR - Sin & Soul ... and Then Some [1961]

Oscar Brown, Jr.'s debut recording, Sin & Soul, is a true classic. A brilliant lyricist, a dramatic singer, and a highly individual genius in his own way, Brown performed a dozen memorable selections for this album. His lyrics to "Work Song," "Watermelon Man," "Afro-Blue," and particularly "Dat Dere" are famous; "But I Was Cool" and "Signifyin' Money" are humorous; "Bid 'Em In" is a chilling depiction of a slave auction; and "Rags and Old Iron" is quite touching. Essential music from an underrated great.  by Scott Yanow 
Tracklist
1 Work Song 2:31
2 But I Was Cool 2:54
3 Bid 'Em In 1:28
4 Signifyin' Monkey 3:59
5 Watermelon Man 2:38
6 Somebody Buy Me A Drink 3:06
7 Rags And Old Iron 3:42
8 Dat Dere 2:51
9 Brown Baby 3:06
10 Humdrum Blues 2:02
11 Sleepy 2:29
12 Afro-Blue 2:39
13 Mr. Kicks 2:03
14 Hazel's Hips 2:41
15 World Of Grey 3:31
16 Forbidden Fruit 3:31
17 Straighten Up And Fly Right 1:41
Credits
Bass – Frank Carroll, George Duvivier, Joe Benjamin
Drums – Bobbie Rosengardner, George Devens, Osie Johnson, Panama Francis
Guitar – A. Chernet, Don Arnone, Everett Barksdale
Piano – Alonzo Levister, Bernie Leighton, Floyd Morris
Saxophone – Joe Solde, Phil Bodner, Walt Levinsky
Trumpet – Billy Butterfield, Joe Wilder

 OSCAR BROWN JR - Sin & Soul ... and Then Some [1961]

RM [1996] COLUMBIA / CBR320 / scans

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