Inner City Blues

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express · 1973 · Reprise de Marvin Gaye, orgue sur mellotron

Context

Cover of the Marvin Gaye song, supported by a tight rhythm section. Auger's organ solo rests on a mellotron, while critics find the vocal less convincing.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk, Soul jazz, boogaloo. Among the origins and influences of Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk: Modal, Soul jazz, boogaloo, Hard bop, Free jazz, Brazilian instrumental music, Indo-jazz, Modern big bands, Clube da Esquina (Minas Gerais).

By the same artist

• Whenever You're Ready (1973)
• Happiness Is Just Around the Bend (1973)
• Compared to What (Brian Auger) (1973)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com

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