Jammed Together by Cropper, released 25 June 1990, includes the following tracks: "Opus De Soul", "Big Bird", "Trashy Dog", "Water" and more.
This version of Jammed Together comes as a 1xCD. - STEVE CROPPER + POP STAPLES + ALBERT KING
"Jammed Together" on CD brings together three of soul and R&B's most important instrumental voices: guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn's longtime collaborator and fellow Booker T. & the M.G.'s member Steve Cropper himself as guitarist, gospel-rooted vocal powerhouse Mavis Staples, and smooth soul singer and guitarist Pops Staples' family legacy representative in this collaborative context, alongside the blues-inflected mastery of Albert King. The album delivers a warm, groove-oriented blend of Memphis soul, rhythm & blues and laid-back blues, with tight, understated arrangements that leave plenty of space for expressive guitar work and emotionally charged vocals. Listeners can expect earthy, analog-sounding production, slow-burning ballads and mid-tempo shuffles, all carried by deep pocket grooves and tasteful solos rather than flashy showmanship. "Jammed Together" feels like a relaxed yet intensely musical studio get-together, where three towering figures converse in riffs, licks and soulful phrases instead of words. The artists featured here are central figures in the classic Stax era. Steve Cropper is widely regarded as one of the definitive soul guitarists, co-writing and playing on timeless hits linked with the Memphis scene; Mavis Staples is known for her powerful, gospel-drenched voice and her role in shaping socially conscious soul; Albert King stands as one of the great electric blues stylists, whose fluid bends and thick, vocal-like tone have influenced generations of guitarists. Their collaboration on this disc highlights the intersection of soul, blues and gospel that defined an entire chapter of American music. Stax, the label and manufacturer behind this release, is one of the most legendary names in soul history. Based in Memphis, Stax became synonymous with gritty, emotionally direct Southern soul and helped to define the sound of the 1960s and early 1970s with its house band, studio and roster of influential artists. Known for its warm, organic recordings and its role in bringing together Black and white musicians in the American South, Stax stands as a cultural institution as much as a record company. "Jammed Together" on CD continues that legacy by preserving and presenting a classic session that embodies the label's signature mix of intimacy, groove and authenticity.
Producer:
Al Bell, Al Jackson, Jr., Albert King, Booker T. Jones, David Porter, Homer Banks, Isaac Hayes, M. Thomas, Raymond Jackson, Steve Cropper, Terry Manning
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