Soul Village is an album by pianist Walter Bishop Jr. which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149 accessed October 9, 2017Muse Records discography accessed October 9, 2017Walter Bishop Jr. catalog accessed October 9, 2017
Reception
Ron Wynn of AllMusic stated "Interesting, often intriguing work that plays off a village concept on the title track, but is otherwise a pretty standard, although expertly performed, batch of standards and bop originals".
Track listing All compositions by Walter Bishop Jr. except where noted. "Soul Turnaround" – 9:10 "Valerie" (Walter Bishop Jr., Mitch Farber) – 5:46 "Sweet Rosa" – 6:43 "Philadelphia Bright" (Farber) – 6:40 "Coral Keys" – 5:28 "Soul Village" – 8:17
Personnel Walter Bishop Jr. – electric piano Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn George Young – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Gerry Niewood – tenor saxophone, flute Steve Khan – guitar Mark Egan – bass Ed Soph – drums Victoria – congas, percussion
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