Aretha Franklin – Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo (1961/2011) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Aretha Franklin – Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo (1961/2011)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:03:35 minutes | 1,08 GB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Columbia/Legacy

On her debut for Columbia Records, the legendary Aretha Franklin demonstrates her ability to evoke a variety of moods from the compelling “All Night Long” through the saucy “Sweet Lover,” to the rocking “Who Needs You?” Produced by John Hammond, the album features all-star musicians including Ray Bryant on piano. This quintessential collection serves as Lady Soul’s first steps and a must for any music connoisseur.

“The word is out. A magnetic new artist, Aretha Franklin, only a short while away from her father’s gospel church in Detroit, has been breaking up audience in theatres and nightclubs throughout the country and on Columbia single records. Combining a completely natural and uninhibited vocal style with an irresistible rhythmic sense, Aretha Franklin has established herself as one of the hottest new performers in show business and one likely to set new standards in the entertainment industry. She doesn’t just open the door – she breaks it down.” –Frank Driggs

Tracklist:
01. Aretha Franklin – Won’t Be Long (03:12)
02. Aretha Franklin – Over the Rainbow (02:41)
03. Aretha Franklin – Love Is the Only Thing (02:43)
04. Aretha Franklin – Sweet Lover (03:25)
05. Aretha Franklin – All Night Long (03:00)
06. Aretha Franklin – Who Needs You? (02:49)
07. Aretha Franklin – Right Now (02:26)
08. Aretha Franklin – Are You Sure (02:44)
09. Aretha Franklin – Maybe I’m a Fool (03:20)
10. Aretha Franklin – It Ain’t Necessarily So (02:56)
11. Aretha Franklin – (Blue) By Myself (02:41)
12. Aretha Franklin – Today I Sing the Blues (02:46)
13. Aretha Franklin – Are You Sure (Rehearsal) (02:15)
14. Aretha Franklin – Who Needs You? (Take 9) (03:05)
15. Aretha Franklin – Right Now (Take 1) (02:40)
16. Aretha Franklin – Maybe I’m a Fool (Take 4) (03:58)
17. Aretha Franklin – (Blue) By Myself (Mono Mix) (02:41)
18. Aretha Franklin – Won’t Be Long (Mono Mix) (02:58)
19. Aretha Franklin – All Night Long (Mono Mix) (03:08)
20. Aretha Franklin – Love Is the Only Thing (Mono Mix) (02:45)
21. Aretha Franklin – Right Now (Mono Mix) (02:23)
22. Aretha Franklin – Today I Sing the Blues (Mono Mix) (02:47)

Personnel:
Aretha Franklin, vocals, piano
Ray Bryant, John McFarland, Mo Wechsler, piano
Clifton “Skeeter” Best, Chauncey “Lord” Westbrook, Bucky Pizzarelli, Don Armone, guitar
Tyree Glenn, Jimmy Cleveland, Quentin Jackson, trombone
Bill Lee, Milt Hinton, bass
Osie Johnson, Belton “Sticks” Evans, Teddy Somer, drums
Al Sears, Lucky Warren, tenor sax
Stanley Webb, sax
Bernie Privin, trumpet
Unidentified orchestra and chorus

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