This CD reissue of a Prestige date is one of the few successful examples of jazz musicians from the late '60s taking a few rock and pop songs and turning them into creative jazz. Organist Charles Earland and his sextet, which includes trumpeter Virgil Jones, Houston Person, on tenor and guitarist Melvin Sparks, perform a variation of "Eleanor Rigby" titled "Black Talk," two originals, a surprisingly effective rendition of "Aquarius," and a classic rendition of "More Today Than Yesterday." Fans of organ combos are advised to pick up this interesting set. Black Talk! went on to become an enormous hit, spending most of 1970 on the best-seller charts.
01. Black Talk 7:50
02. The Mighty Burner 3:04
03. Here Comes Charlie 8:18
04. Aquarius 8:02
05. More Today Than Yesterday 3:46
Charles Earland (organ)
Houston Person (tenor saxophone)
Virgil Jones (trumpet)
Melvin Sparks (guitar)
Idris Muhammad (drums)
Buddy Caldwell (congas)
