Hail Ceasar! by Caesar Frazier
After a career as a sideman for greats like Marvin Gaye and Lou Donaldson, Caesar Frazier stepped into the driver’s seat in 1972 for his debut solo LP. Featuring his impeccable organ playing throughout, it’s been a staple for crate diggers and hip hop producers alike for decades. Caesar is joined by a who’s who of funky jazz musicians (Houston Person, Melvin Sparks and Idris Muhammad) to make Hail Ceasar! a masterclass in laid back grooves. Between the assured originals and instinctively chosen covers, there is no doubt this is one of the greatest examples of Soul Jazz the 70s (or any decade) produced.
Tracklist
| 1. | Hicky-Burr | 8:10 |
| 2. | Ellie's Love Theme | 5:05 |
| 3. | See-F | 4:45 |
| 4. | Hail Ceasar! | 6:30 |
| 5. | Make It With You | 4:04 |
| 6. | Runnin' Away | 5:00 |
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Caesar Frazier has been an active musician since he was a teen. He has toured with Marvin Gaye, recorded with Lou Donaldson and many others, and found himself creating tremendous solo albums for the Westbound/Eastbound labels in the mid-70s. His distinctive style of organ playing mixes soul and jazz, and delivers a one-of-a-kind laid back funk groove.