Fancy Dancer (1975) (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP
Bobbi Humphreywas one of the most prominent stars on the Blue Note roster of the 1970s. The flutist debuted on the label in 1971 withFlute In the first in a run of six creative and highly enjoyable albums. On her breakout 1973 albumBlacks and Blues,Humphre
Bobbi Humphreywas one of the most prominent stars on the Blue Note roster of the 1970s. The flutist debuted on the label in 1971 withFlute In the first in a run of six creative and highly enjoyable albums. On her breakout 1973 albumBlacks and Blues,Humphreyhooked up with the forward-thinking producerLarry Mizellto create a jazz-funk classic that expanded her audience. It proved to be a winning combination, and the two joined forces again onSatin Dollthe following year. Their third and final collaboration would be on the great 1975 albumFancy Dancer.Humphreysalluring flute dances through vibrant and ingenious arrangements byLarryandFonce Mizellthat skillfully wove together a broad range of influences from across the spectrum of black music. The set featured standout tracks like the Latin grooves of Uno Esta, the laid-back jam You Make Me Feel So Good, and the albums expansive closer Please Set Me At Ease, which the innovative Hip Hop beatmakerMadlibmemorably remade on his 2003 Blue Note remix albumShades Of Blue.
This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Uno Esta
2. The Trip
3. You Make Me Feel So Good
Side B
1. Fancy Dancer
2. Mestizo Eyes
3. Sweeter Than Sugar
4. Please Set Me At Ease
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