Living Black!


Living Black! is a live album by organist Charles Earland which was recorded in New Jersey 1970 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 5 stars stating "Living Black! is notable for many reasons, not the least of which is that it showcased Earland in a live setting at his most inspired. From choosing his sidemen to material to reading the audience to pure instrumental execution, there isn't a weak moment on this date, nor a sedentary one... Everybody who was there, no doubt -- as well as any listener with blood instead of sawdust in her or his veins -- had their minds blown long before".

Chart performance

The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated May 15, 1971, peaking at No. 176 during a seven-week run on the chart.

Track listing

All compositions by Charles Earland except as indicated
  1. "Key Club Cookout" - 9:31
  2. "Westbound No. 9" - 8:19
  3. "Killer Joe" - 14:28
  4. "Milestones" - 4:34
  5. "More Today Than Yesterday" - 8:20 Bonus track on CD reissue
  6. "Message from a Black Man" - 9:59 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel