Sold Date: October 13, 2024
Start Date: January 25, 2024
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This listing is for Idris Muhammad – Power Of Soul Vinyl LP Record Album KU-17.
Label: Kudu – KU 17 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1974 Genre: Jazz Style: Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk  
Condition:   Jacket:     Good (edge wear)         Vinyl:  Very Good
Tracklist:
A1Power Of Soul7:07 A2Piece Of Mind9:24 B1The Saddest Thing7:10 B2Loran's Dance10:39
Power of Soul is an album by Idris Muhammad. Being enamored with this label’s then, stylistic mode of operations, I never managed to acquire New Orleans reared drummer, Idris Muhammad’s Power Of Soul. No doubt, Muhammad is one of the most influential jazz/funk and R&B drummers on the planet. Known for his infusions of hip, snazzy grooves into jazz-based formats and other genres, Power Of Soul signifies his first solo effort. Clocking in at a mere thirty-four minutes in length, Muhammad and then prominent “CTI” recording artists, keyboardist/arranger, Bob James, and the late saxophonist, Grover Washington Jr. render some truly inspiring performances. However, this date denotes a team effort, where everyone plays a vital role, witnessed from the onset of the musicians’ forceful and brassy rendition of Jimi Hendrix’ “Power Of Love.” Consequently, electric guitarist, Joe Beck adds a bit of psychedelia to this Hendrix classic, largely due to his quasi, jazz-fusion Hendrix-like distortion drenched solo. Bob James’ “Piece Of Mind,” features a rather saccharine, yet thoroughly tuneful hook. Here, James’ electric piano work serves as some sort of imaginary shroud for this outing. Perhaps no other musician was as consistently entrenched in Creed Taylor’s line of product than James. Otherwise, Washington provides the required edge via his brilliantly constructed, soul-drenched lines, while performing on soprano sax. The band is conveying vivid notions of serenity and calm on this most intriguing piece, whereas the dual horn section executes warm, breezy choruses on the unforgettably melodic, “Loran’s Dance.” Ultimately, quality wins out over quantity throughout this LP length production as, “EPIC Records has provided a service to the modern-day jazz community, by reinstating these titles from the “CTI” vaults. Emphatically recommended!

CONDITION Descriptions:
I base the condition of each of my Records off of Ebay's Grading System. 
• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. 
• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. 
• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. 
• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. 
• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along. 
• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.
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