Smokin' is an album by organist Charlie Earland which was recorded in 1969 and 1977 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149 accessed November 27, 2017Muse Records listing, accessed November 27, 2017Jazzlists: Charles Earland discography, accessed November 28, 2017George Coleman discography, accessed November 28, 2017 The album contains two new recordings and reissues three tracks from Earland's 1969 album Soul Crib.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "Fine mid-'70s sextet set featuring Earland's customary soul-jazz, blues, and funk, with uptempo and ballad originals".
Track listing "Penn Relays" (Charles Earland) – 6:00 "Danny Boy's Soul" (Dave Paul) – 3:50 "Milestones #2" (Miles Davis) – 8:50 "Soon It's Gonna Rain" (Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones) – 9:30 "Strangers in the Night" (Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder) – 5:30
Personnel Charles Earland – organ George Coleman, Dave Schnitter (track 1) – tenor saxophone Jimmy Ponder – guitar Bobby Durham (tracks 1 & 2), Walter Perkins (tracks 3–5) – drums Herb Fisher – percussion (track 1)
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