Gene Harris and The Three Sounds - Live At The 'It Club'

New Vinyl 602458807905 Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series Funky PullettI'm Still SadBaby ManLove for SaleSittin' Duck The Three Sounds were one of the most prolific groups on the Blue Note roster from the late 1950s into the early 1970s. Led by pianist Gene Harris, the trio was introduced on the label in 1958 and churned out a series of successful albums featuring their accessible, swinging sound. By 1969, the band's lineup had evolved to feature bassist Henry Franklin and drummer Carl Burnett, and their sound had evolved, too. The blues and gospel roots were still there, but the rhythm had taken on a funkier edge with a contemporary beat, and in the studio they had been concocting more ambitious albums that were orchestral in scope with a fuller production style, such as Elegant Soul and Soul Symphony. But in March 1970 they went back to basics with a rousing live recording Live at the 'It Club' which captured the trio doing what they did best in front of a spirited crowd at the popular