Saxophonists · 1941–1999

Charles Earland

Jazz musician (1941–1999)

Born
24 May 1941
Philadelphia
Died
11 December 1999
Kansas City
Country
United States
Active
1966–
Record labels
Columbia Records, Prestige
Discography
35 albums

Biography

Charles Earland was a jazz musician who played saxophone, organ and electric piano. Charles Earland was born on 24 May 1941 in Philadelphia and died on 11 December 1999 in Kansas City. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Columbia Records and Prestige. The discography here lists 35 albums, from “Soul Crib” (1969) to “Earland's Street Themes” (2012).

Charles Earland (May 24, 1941 – December 11, 1999) was an American jazz organist and pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Soul Crib 1969
Black Drops 1970
Black Talk! 1970
Living Black! 1970 · Live
Intensity 1972
Live at the Lighthouse 1972 · Live
Soul Story 1972
Charles III 1973
Leaving This Planet 1974
The Dynamite Brothers 1974
Kharma 1975 · Live
Odyssey 1976
The Great Pyramid 1976
Smokin' 1977
Mama Roots 1978
Perceptions 1978
Infant Eyes 1979
Coming to You Live 1980
Pleasant Afternoon 1981
Earland's Jam 1982
In the Pocket 1982
Street Themes 1983
Front Burner 1988
Third Degree Burn 1989
Whip Appeal 1990
I Ain't Jivin' I'm Jammin' 1994
Blowing the Blues Away 1997
Charles Earland's Jazz Organ Summit 1997 · Live
Living Black! / Live at the Lighthouse 1998 · Live
Slamin’ & Jammin’ 1998
Cookin' With the Mighty Burner 1999
Stomp! 2000
If Only for One Night 2002
Funk Fantastique 2004
Earland's Street Themes 2012

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Albums where Charles Earland is credited as a sideman

1969 Hot Dog — Lou Donaldson organ
1969 Say It Loud! — Lou Donaldson organ
1969 Everything I Play Is Funky — Lou Donaldson organ
1977 The Nearness of You — Houston Person organ
1979 Part of You — Eric Gale organ
1980 Touch of Silk — Eric Gale keyboard, organ

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Charles Earland play?

Charles Earland is known for playing saxophone, organ and electric piano.

When and where was Charles Earland born?

Charles Earland was born 24 May 1941 in Philadelphia.

What are Charles Earland's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Soul Crib (1969), Black Drops (1970), Black Talk! (1970), Living Black! (1970) and Intensity (1972).

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