description Olinga – Milt Jackson Overview
"Olinga" is a jazz album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson, recorded and released in 1974 on the CTI Records label. The album features Jackson leading a quintet through a blend of hard bop, soul jazz, and groove-oriented arrangements, highlighting his signature blues-drenched playing style. It includes both original compositions and standards, backed by a rhythm section of prominent session musicians. The record is aimed at fans of 1970s jazz-funk and the established catalog of CTI's crossover productions.
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When was Milt Jackson's Olinga recorded and released?
Olinga was recorded in January 1974 and released the same year on CTI Records. The sessions took place at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Who plays with Milt Jackson on Olinga?
The album includes Cedar Walton on electric piano, Ron Carter on bass, Micky Roker on drums, and Jimmy Heath on soprano saxophone. Jackson leads the group on vibraphone.
What style of jazz is heard on Olinga?
Olinga combines Jackson's blues-rooted vibraphone playing with hard bop, soul-jazz, and CTI's polished groove-oriented production. The arrangements also use strings and orchestral color on parts of the record.
Which label issued Olinga?
CTI Records issued Olinga as CTI 6046 in 1974. Producer Creed Taylor and engineer Rudy Van Gelder were important figures in the album's polished studio sound.
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