The Almighty Burner (2000)

About this title: Organist Charles Earland, who many referred to as "The Mighty Burner," passed away in 1999. On this 2000 release titled The Almighty Burner, 32 Jazz eternalizes the memory of a musician who was among the finest practitioners of jazz/groove organ-led ensembles. Earland, ever the protagonist, performed with fiery intensity amid soul-drenched lines, which is most evident on this set of originals and sprightly jazzed-up renditions of pop hits such as Gordon/Bourne's "Unforgettable" and P. N. Upton's "More Today Than Yesterday." Consisting of 11 tracks spanning 1976 through 1991, the listener ... read more

Tracks:

1. Penn Relays [Earland]
2. Danny Boy's Soul [Paul]
3. Milestones [Davis]
4. Tackhead [Earland]
5. Grant's Groove [Sparks]
6. A Good Date [Earland]
7. More Today Than Yesterday [Upton]
8. No Brain, No Pain [Earland]
9. Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) [Santana/Coster]
10. Unforgettable [Gordon]
11. The Kicker [Henderson]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.