When I think of Bobbi Humphrey, I have to think of the Mizell brothers. I love her flute but I appreciate it so much more within this partnership. They had three collaborations (Black and Blues, Satin Doll and Fancy Dancer). They blended a combination of funk, soul, and jazz - touches that we take for granted. Groundbreaking at the time. This is not smooth jazz. It is subtle and focused on the groove.
Fancy Dancer is a 1975 Blue Note release. Critics can call this elevator music - you need to view this recording within the context of the trilogy. This is the last piece of the puzzle...indulgent but at moments effortless. Bobbi's playing holds it together. Tight, soulful.....Fusion.
Personnel: Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangements] - Fonce Mizell , Larry Mizell; Bass - Chuck Rainey; Clavinet, Synthesizer [Solina], Trumpet - Fonce Mizell; Congas - Mayuto Correa; Drums - Harvey Mason; Flute, Vocals - Bobbi Humphrey; Guitar - Craig McMullen , John Rowin; Harp - Dorothy Ashby; Marimba, Vibraphone - Roger Glenn; Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet - Skip Scarborough; Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer [Arp] - Jerry Peters; Piano, Synthesizer [Solina, Arp], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] - Larry Mizell; Saxophone [Tenor] - Tyree Glenn, Jr.; Trombone - Julian Priester; Trumpet - Oscar Brashear; Vocals - Augie Rey , Bobbi Humphrey , Fonce Mizell , Jesse Acuna , Katherine Lyra , Larry Mizell , Rosario Davila , Sónia Tavares
Track List
Uno Esta
The Trip
You Make Me Feel So Good
Fancy Dancer
Mestizo Eyes
Sweeter Than Sugar
Please Set Me At Ease
As songs go on this release, The Trip sets it off. Love the spacy introduction. It is the perfect defination of the Humphrey/Mizell Brothers partnership. Her flute floats away..above the groove.
The Trip
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