Total Response (The United States Of Mind / Phase 2)

Horace Silver delivers his most powerful work in Phase 2 of the United States Of Mind series, featuring commanding jazz vocal  from Andy Bey and his sister Salome. The arrangements showcase intricate, soulful grooves that push beyond Silver's earlier sound, anchored by his electric piano and a stellar ensemble: Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet and flugelhorn, Harold Vick on tenor saxophone, Bob Cranshaw on bass, Richie Resnicoff on guitar, and Mickey Roker on drums. This tight, righteous combo creates a hip, energetic sound across tracks like "Acid, Pot, Or Pills," "Soul Searchin'," "What Kind Of Animal Am I," "I've Had A Little Talk," and "Big Business." A landmark Blue Note release that captures Silver at his most inspired and socially conscious.