The Third Cup (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP BF30 McCraven’s mastery of the loop

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The Third Cup (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP BF30 McCraven’s mastery of the loopA singular album from the jazz guitarist more well known for his later period funk records Fisher grooves here with a stripped down jazz sound and group featuring organ and a second guitarist in Phil Westmoreland. Soul and style prevail, especially on the title track and a transcendent 12 minute take on The Shadow Of Your Smile. This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180 gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit. Tracklist: Side A 1. Scorched Earth 2. A