Nothing Short of Thankful
These singular sides highlight how the move to a more R&B sound at Atlantic (also aided by producers Gamble & Huff and Jeff Barry with such players as The Memphis Boys and The Sweet Inspirations) brilliantly capitalized on the smoky tones of Dusty's mezzo-soprano to create some of the most potent blue-eyed soul ever recorded
The National) helped with arranging and added strings
Mutoid Man) and more
it's a timeless record of standards and traditional songs that singer Karen Peris sang to her children as lullabies
Edwards, Teddy - Sunset Eyes (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition) (180 Gram Vinyl) DNOV366.1 Nothing Short of ThankfulLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in a deluxe tip on jacket. A little known tenor saxophonist deserving of wider recognition, Teddy Edwards made two Pacific Jazz albums, including 1960's Sunset Eyes, which was a showcase for his rich, powerful sound and featured a cast of musicians including pianist Joe Castro, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, drummer Billy Higgins, and others. This mono Blue Note Tone Poet Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by