Harold Johnson Sextet - House On Elm Street - LP (1967) H.M.E. - CD (2000) V.C.S - Rare Soul/Jazz/Boogaloo (FLAC)

Back in the day when Ramsey Lewis "Wade In The water" ruled the dance floors, the punters/collectors scrambled around to get more of that infectious sound. Lo and behold Harold Johnson pops up, thanks to those digging northern jocks, and Harold delivered the goods on the HME imprint. At that time ramseys sound was so prominent in the clubs that copy cat soundalikes couldnt fail. Harold Only recorded 3 albums with the band and a couple of 45,s and a solo album. He surfaced a few years later as a member of The Devastating Affair where he went on tour all over the world with the Temptations & Diana Ross, and at Motown his further talents were exposed as a house writer/producer on several of their acts.This man has been a busy bee working for Herb Albert and writing songs for many big soul hitters Marvin gaye, Smokey,etc.. to many to mention. I picked up this CD for pocket change at a record fair....some great groovers on here! Stumbled over this gem at home whilst looking for other stuff,isnt it always the case!

                                                                        The Tasters!

Line Up

Piano - Harold Johnson
Bass – Jimmy Nash,
Drums – Ronald Rutledge,
Flute – David Crawford,
Alto Saxophone,s - Eddie Synigal,Alfred Pattison
Tenor Saxophone - Mike Shaw
Percussion & Conga,s - Billy Jackson