Mama Roots is an album by organist Charlie Earland which was recorded in 1969 and 1977 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5150 to 5199 accessed November 27, 2017Muse Records listing, accessed November 27, 2017Jazzlists: Charles Earland discography, accessed November 28, 2017George Coleman discography, accessed November 28, 2017 The album contains reissues tracks from Earland's 1969 albums Boss Organ and Soul Crib.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "Impressive reunion with George Coleman (ts). Also includes Jimmy Ponder on guitar".
Track listing All compositions by Charles Earland except where noted "Undecided" (Charlie Shavers) – 7:44 "The Dozens" – 3:47 "Red, Green & Black Blues" – 4:54 "Mama Roots" – 6:32 "Old Folks" (Dedette Lee Hill, Willard Robison) – 5:26 "Bluesette" (Toots Thielemans) – 6:35
Personnel Charles Earland – organ George Coleman (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5), Dave Schnitter (track 1) – tenor saxophone Jimmy Ponder – guitar Walter Perkins (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5), Bobby Durham (tracks 3 & 6) – drums
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