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Flip Phillips and Scott Hamilton - A Sound Investment - Blues For the Midgets

By sheer coincidence, this album was recorded a few months before and released just one month after the 1987 stock market crash; hence the upticking curve on the graph depicted on the jacket became a positive antidote of sorts to the financial screwups of the time. But without even seeing the jacket, one is always aware of the good vibes these tenor players generate in these small-combo contemporary swing sessions. Already in his 70s, Flip still plays with mature, husky soul, a slightly wailing upper register, and a feeling for space, while Hamilton's busier, directly booming tone becomes a neutral foil. Of the eight tunes, five of them are by Phillips, and the two rarely miss an opportunity to trade riffs good-naturedly in a friendly JATP manner. Good supporting cast, too, with guitarist Chris Flory making his mark as the ghost of Charlie Christian peers over the music stand. ~ Richard S. Ginell Audio Remasterer: Bill Inglot. Audio Remixer: Arif Mardin. Liner Note Authors: David Nathan; Ira Gitler. Recording information: A&R Studios, New York, NY (02/16/1971/02/09/1973); Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, NY (02/16/1971/02/09/1973); Citeria Studios, Miami Beach, FL (02/16/1971/02/09/1973). Photographer: Michael Ochs. Unknown Contributor Roles: Chris Flory; John Bunch; Phil Flanigan; Chuck Riggs. Arrangers: Deodato; Arif Mardin; William Eaton. Personnel: Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone), John Bunch (piano), Chris Flory (guitar), Phil Flanigan (bass), Chuck Riggs (drums). Personnel: Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone); Aretha Franklin (vocals, piano, electric piano); Chris Flory, Cornell Dupree, David Spinozza, Hugh McCracken (guitar); Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Ernie Royal (trumpet); Richard Tee (piano, electric piano, organ, keyboards); Donny Hathaway (piano, electric piano, keyboards); John Bunch (piano); Deodato (electric piano); Hilary James (organ); Bob James (keyboards); Kenneth Bichel (synthesizer); Rick Marotta, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Chuck Riggs (drums); Pancho Morales, Ralph MacDonald (percussion); Cissy Houston, Myrna Smith, Deidre Tuck, Ann S. Clark, Gwen Guthrie, Pat Smith, Judy Clay, Margaret Branch (background vocals).