The Isley Brothers 3+3

Originally released on T-Neck (32453).The Isley Brothers: Ronald Isley (vocals); Ernie Isley (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, maracas, percussion); Chris Jasper (piano, electric piano, Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, tambourine); Marvin Isley (bass instrument); O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley (background vocals).Additional personnel: Truman Thomas (organ, keyboards); George Moreland (drums).Liner Note Author: David Ritz.Though the Isley Brothers recorded some excellent material in their original line-up as a trio, their sound and vision expanded when the group itself expanded to a sextet in the early '70s. 3+3 marks the inception of the Isleys' new incarnation, one that features, in addition to Ronald, O'Kelly, and Rudolph, younger brothers Ernie (guitar) and Marvin (bass), and cousin Chris Japser (keyboards). On 3+3 the band's slick, besuited Tamla/Motown soul was replaced by grittier, funkier stuff with some truly spectacular instrumental prowess.The Isleys had always been given to perfor