Gary Bartz - The Shadow Do!

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?... ...The Shadow Do"

Those Mizell Brothers...back in the mix.  This time with Alto saxophonist Gary Bartz.  Prestige, 1975. This is full collaboration...doing a bit more of the jazz than a usual Mizell produced set.  There is edge to this and focus.  I'm not a fan of the alto sax but with this combination, it works. Airy with bottom.  Purist will argue this isn't straight jazz.  They may be right...this is deep groove classic.

Personnel:

Backing Vocals, Producer - Fonce Mizell

Bass - Michael Henderson

Congas, Percussion - Mtume

Drums, Synthesizer - Howard King

Guitar - Reggie Lucas

Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer - Hubert Eaves

Saxophone [Alto, Soprano], Synthesizer, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Other [Cover Concept, Title] - Gary Bartz

Synthesizer, Backing Vocals, Producer - Larry Mizell

Tracklist

Winding Roads

Mother Nature
Love Tones
Gentle Smiles (Saxy)
Make Me Feel Better
Sea Gypsy
For My Baby
Incident

Gentle Smiles.  Beyond the classic Tribe Called Quest sample, it is a standout song, thanks to the bottom provided by bassist Michael Henderson.  It is my favorite song on the album.  Beats don't stop...play saxy for me.

Gentle Smiles (Saxy)