Groove Merchant · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Bad Stuff!
| Recorded | c. 1975 |
|---|---|
| Label | Groove Merchant |
| Released | 1975 |
| Personnel | 11 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1555592 |
The record
Groove Merchant stacks a full band -- two drummers, two guitarists, twin bassists -- behind Wilson's organ here, with Melvin Sparks keeping the groove greasy and horns filling out a dancefloor-built sound from the label's funkier later stretch.
Session personnel
- Mickey Bass — bass
- Bob Cranshaw — bass [fender]
- Ray Armando — congas
- Mickey Roker — drums
- Tommy Derrick — drums
- Lloyd Davis — guitar
- Melvin Sparks — guitar
- Reuben Wilson — organ
- Ramon Morris — tenor saxophone
- Garnett Brown — trombone
- Bill Hardman — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1975 | Groove Merchant |
|---|---|
| — | Groove Merchant · GM-4404 — CD, Compilation, Remastered |
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