Didn't He Play

• Artist: King Curtis
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• Release Date: 1988
• Total Time: 39:05
• Type: Compilation (best of), Instrumental
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Drawn from Curtis' peak during the late '50s and '60s, this collection, while diverse, is shaky at best. It contains none of his most familiar soul and R&B hits (although an early run-through of "Memphis Soul Stew" is included), and is a prime example of how record producers of the era (in this case, Atlantic Records co-founder Herb Abramson) would surround great players like Curtis with sub-par singers, session men and material. As a result, Curtis' excellent sax playing wound up sharing grooves with a one-note, 20-second guitar solo on "Soul Groove Part II," or cutting songs like Jimmy Breedlove's "Don't Be Cruel" rehash "Jealous Fool" -- hardly material fit for King. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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