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Charles Williams: Same

On March 8, 1971, “Mainstream” label released the self-titled, debut Charles Williams album. It was recorded in January 1971, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

  • Charles Williams – alto saxophone
  • David “Bubba” Brooks – tenor saxophone
  • Earl Dunbar – guitar
  • Don Pullen – organ
  • Gordon Edwards – electric bass
  • Bill Curtis – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Charles Williams, except where noted.

  1. You Got Me Running – Jimmy Reed
  2. Please Send Me Someone to Love – Percy Mayfield
  3. Bacon Butt Fat
  4. Country Mile
  5. Catfish Sam’ich
  6. There Is No Greater Love – Isham Jones, Marty Symes

Charles Williams: Trees And Grass And Things

On November 19, 1971, “Mainstream” label released “Trees and Grass and Things”, the second Charles Williams studio album. It was recorded in 1971, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

  • Charles Williams – alto saxophone
  • David “Bubba” Brooks – tenor saxophone
  • Cornell Dupree – guitar
  • Don Pullen – piano, organ
  • Jimmy Lewis – electric bass
  • Bill Curtis – drums
  • Montego Joe – congas

Track listing:

All tracks by Charles Williams, except where noted.

  1. Trees and Grass and Things – Don Pullen
  2. Chop! Chop! – Charles Williams, Don Pullen, William Curtis, David Brooks
  3. Cracklin’ Bread
  4. Exactly Like You – Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
  5. Booger Bear
  6. Moving Up – Don Pullen
  7. Song from the Old Country – Don Pullen