BLUES AND THE SOULFUL TRUTH

The title of ThomasAEs third album for Bob ThieleAEs Flying Dutchman referenced Oliver NelsonAEs classic 1961 LP oThe Blues and the Abstract Trutho. Released in 1972, oBlues And The Soulful Trutho featured an expansive all-star band that included Pretty Purdie (drums), Stanley Clarke (bass), Cecil Payne (Baritone sax) and the unsung Neal Creque (keyboards). ItAEs a soul meets jazz meets the blues masterpiece with arrangements from ex-James Brown horn-man Pee Wee Ellis. This astounding album features the extraordinary aeShape Your Mind To DieAE,aeL-O-V-EAE, a captivating vocal version of Gabor SzaboAEs aeGypsy QueenAE, the compelling aeLove Each OtherAE, the plaintive aeChina DollAE and a driving version of John Lee HookerAEs aeBoom-Boom-BoomAE. Pressed on 180gm vinyl we have remained faithful to the original pressing, replicating the Flying Dutchman label style and gatefold sleeve.'