Tom Browne- Yours Truly-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Arista GRP, A&R Studios, Sterling Sound, Grusin/Rosen Productions, Arista Records, Inc., Arista Records, Inc., Arista Records, Inc., Arista Records, Inc., Hauppauge Record Manufact
• Catalog number: GRP 5507
• Country: US

Tom Browne’s *Yours Truly* stands out for its blend of focused listening and acoustic ensemble interplay, with arrangements shaped by Browne alongside Terry Burrus and Dave Grusin. The album’s texture is enriched by unique touches like Yoko Ito Gates’ koto and Terry Burrus’ kazoo, adding unexpected colors to tracks such as "Fungi Mama / Bebopafunkadiscolypso" and "Naima." Produced and engineered by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, the record reflects a polished yet intimate session that balances jazz sophistication with playful moments—you might say it’s where the kazoo gets its moment without stealing the spotlight. This 1981 vinyl pressing offers a solid example of the era’s jazz-fusion sound, presented on glossy vinyl that shows only minor light surface marks typical for its age. The VG++ condition ensures a clean listening experience for those who appreciate the subtle nuances in Browne’s bell and synthesizer work alongside the rhythmic contributions of Poogie Bell and Howard Grate. It’s a pressing that invites both the seasoned jazz enthusiast and the curious listener to explore a finely crafted corner of early ’80s jazz.

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