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Charles Williams: Stickball

On November 11, 1972, “Mainstream” label released “Stickball”, the third Charles Williams studio album. It was recorded in 1972, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

  • Charles Williams – alto saxophone
  • Randy Brecker – flugelhorn
  • Chris Woods – alto and baritone saxophone
  • David “Bubba” Brooks – tenor saxophone
  • Frank Wess – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Don Pullen – organ
  • Paul Griffin – electric piano
  • Cornell Dupree, David Spinozza – electric guitar
  • Gordon Edwards – Fender Jazz bass
  • Clyde Lucas – drums
  • Ray Barretto – congas
  • David Carey – congas, marimba
  • Ernie Wilkins – strings arangements, conductor 

Track listing:

  1. Who Is He (And What Is He to You)? – Bill Withers, Stan McKenny
  2. People Make the World Go ‘Round – Thom Bell, Linda Creed
  3. Where Is the Love – Ralph MacDonald William Salter
  4. Iron Jaws – Ernie Wilkins
  5. Drown in My Own Tears – Henry Glover
  6. Ain’t No Blues – Charles Williams, Don Pullen
  7. Just Before Day – Tommy Dean