Tag: Sterling Sound

  • Nina Simone, Baltimore, 1978 on CTI

    Nina Simone, Baltimore, 1978 on CTI

    The inimitable Nina Simone recorded in Brussels in January 1978 – her first and only record with CTI (Creed Taylor Inc). Apparently she and Creed Taylor did not find good creative collaboration and she disclaimed any choice of material or creative control. “Baltimore” is the Randy Newman song from Little Criminals. Quincy Jones’ version of…

  • David Porter, . . . Into A Real Thing,  1971 on Enterprise

    David Porter, . . . Into A Real Thing, 1971 on Enterprise

    Porter was the staff songwriter for Stax – this was his second full length LP issued under his name, following up Gritty, Groovy, & Gettin’ It. Enterprise was a sub-label of Stax, which also released the early Isaac Hayes solo albums. (Apparently label president Al Bell was a Star Trek fan). Wonderful early 70s Stax/Volt…