Search - Melvin Rhyne :: Boss Organ

An all time great, a hidden gem

Big Chief | 04/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got a reccomendation to try Melvin Rhyne out when I went into a West Village Jazz shop. I asked for some Jimmy Smith, and the guy said, "Let me turn you onto something special. He still and a copy of this Milwaukee artists album Boss Organ on vinyl, and we sat and shared a cigarette together while I enjoyed my first listen. I have replayed this cd literally hundreds of times since then, and each time I find a new little treat it in. Really a mavelous little album - its a gem none of your friends will have heard of. My Highest Reccomendation."

This is special stuff...

Big Chief | Laguna Niguel, CA | 01/26/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Now, I love the whole B3 sound, so I'm somewhat biased, but Mel just lifts everything to another level. I heard him once many years ago and made a mental note of the name, knowing nothing else about him. Once I started exploring his music I got hooked, and I knew why I had made note of his name so long ago. Even before I knew about this type of jazz, I could just tell I could get along with this guy. This disc here is a ten, with cool groves, inventiveness, and a great feel all the way through. You are in for a treat!

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