Various Artists – Soul Class 66 (Vinyl LP, Kent Records, 1983) – EX / EX 2020s Sweet Baby James features warm

Sweet Baby James features warm acoustic arrangements and reflective songwriting that helped establish Taylor’s enduring reputation

The mixes lean toward instrumental passages and stretched arrangements designed for sound systems and dancefloors rather than radio play

and dreamy psychedelia

It stands as one of the defining statements of his 1990s solo work

smoky horns and acerbic storytelling define songs like “Tom Traubert’s Blues” and “The Piano Has Been Drinking

Various Artists – Soul Class 66 (Vinyl LP, Kent Records, 1983) – EX / EX 2020s Sweet Baby James features warmSoul Class 66 is a compilation drawn from the golden era of mid 60s American soul, issued by Kent Records. The album moves between deep soul ballads, driving rhythm and blues and classic Northern soul dancefloor material. Highlights include standout performances from the period that capture the rich sound and vocal intensity of 1966 soul recordings. Excellent Vinyl LP and Sleeve.