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Format: LP
Label: Atlantic
Year: 2023
Media Condition: New
Sleeve/Cover Condition: New
TRACKS:
A1 Compared To What
A2 Angelitos Negros
A3 Our Ages Or Our Hearts
A4 I Told Jesus
B1 Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
B2 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
B3 Tryin' Times
B4 Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
Originally released in 1969. This limited replica edition pressed on clear vinyl.
PERSONNEL:
Baritone Saxophone – Seldon Powell
Bass – Ron Carter
Cello – Charles McCracken, George Ricci
Drums – Ray Lucas
Guitar – John Pizzarelli
Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Wess
Trombone – Bennie Powell
Trumpet – Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Newman
Viola – Alfred Brown, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel
Violin – Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff
Roberta Flack was raised in DC's Virginia suburbs, attended Howard University on a music scholarship, was an instructor in the DC Public schools, and had a regular gig at Mr. Henry's on Capitol Hill where she was discovered by major label scouts. "First Take" is her debut LP, originally released in 1969. The cover photo was taken at Mr. Henry's second-floor lounge and performance space.
Label: Atlantic
Year: 2023
Media Condition: New
Sleeve/Cover Condition: New
TRACKS:
A1 Compared To What
A2 Angelitos Negros
A3 Our Ages Or Our Hearts
A4 I Told Jesus
B1 Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
B2 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
B3 Tryin' Times
B4 Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
Originally released in 1969. This limited replica edition pressed on clear vinyl.
PERSONNEL:
Baritone Saxophone – Seldon Powell
Bass – Ron Carter
Cello – Charles McCracken, George Ricci
Drums – Ray Lucas
Guitar – John Pizzarelli
Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Wess
Trombone – Bennie Powell
Trumpet – Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Newman
Viola – Alfred Brown, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel
Violin – Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff
Roberta Flack was raised in DC's Virginia suburbs, attended Howard University on a music scholarship, was an instructor in the DC Public schools, and had a regular gig at Mr. Henry's on Capitol Hill where she was discovered by major label scouts. "First Take" is her debut LP, originally released in 1969. The cover photo was taken at Mr. Henry's second-floor lounge and performance space.