{"product_id":"charles-earland-black-talk-lp-111426-den00001958","title":"Charles Earland - Black Talk! - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestige, Prestige, Prestige, Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Longwear Plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRST 7758\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl looks VG but plays a strong VG+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Earland’s Black Talk! stands out for its soulful fusion of jazz and funk, inviting listeners into a groove-rich world alongside peers like Jimmy McGriff and Jack McDuff. This album leans into focused listening with an intimate band setup that blends organ-driven rhythms and brass accents, making tracks like \"Black Talk\" and \"The Mighty Burner\" pulse with energy. The instrumental takes on \"Aquarius\" and \"More Today Than Yesterday\" showcase Earland’s knack for reinterpreting contemporary tunes with a jazz sensibility, offering a rewarding experience for those who appreciate both groove and musicianship. This 1970 vinyl pressing provides a solid snapshot of Earland’s sound during a fertile period for jazz organists. Pressed in the vintage era, it carries the authentic texture of the time without veering into the worn-out territory. The record itself grades \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, indicating light surface marks and scuffs typical of regular play but nothing that should overshadow the music’s clarity or drive. For collectors or listeners drawn to that era’s organ jazz, this pressing delivers a satisfying balance between historical feel and everyday listening practicality. After all, it’s the kind of record that proves great talk doesn’t always need to be loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListen \/ sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Earland - Black Talk!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R1cXaCZ-9k0\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7fAuLTLytkoN4kETaQJzIq\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1970","offer_id":68177226268988,"sku":"DEN00001958","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Ni5qcGVn_2c51dc4e-7a7f-448b-b8ba-5e1f0dd76b9e.jpg?v=1794690132","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/charles-earland-black-talk-lp-111426-den00001958","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}