The Skipper
Henry Franklin
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Henry "The Skipper" Franklin first cut his teeth in the professional jazz landscape alongside Willie Bobo in 1968. From there, Franklin made his rounds through the east coast and performed as part of Hugh Masekela's band, and later on with O.C. Smith, The Three Sounds, Freddie Hubbard and more. In his debut album, Franklin convened Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn), Charles Owens (tenor and soprano saxophone), Bill Henderson (electric piano) and Michael Carvin (drums) to develop a sound that goes beyond any single genre in jazz.
The VMP exclusive edition of Henry Franklin's The Skipper is pressed on 1LP Opaque Natural with Black Swirl vinyl. The record will arrive in a single direct-to-board, foil stamped and hand numbered jacket and includes a two-page insert. The ...
The VMP exclusive edition of Henry Franklin's The Skipper is pressed on 1LP Opaque Natural with Black Swirl vinyl. The record will arrive in a single direct-to-board, foil stamped and hand numbered jacket and includes a two-page insert. The ..." data-full="
Henry "The Skipper" Franklin first cut his teeth in the professional jazz landscape alongside Willie Bobo in 1968. From there, Franklin made his rounds through the east coast and performed as part of Hugh Masekela's band, and later on with O.C. Smith, The Three Sounds, Freddie Hubbard and more. In his debut album, Franklin convened Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn), Charles Owens (tenor and soprano saxophone), Bill Henderson (electric piano) and Michael Carvin (drums) to develop a sound that goes beyond any single genre in jazz.
The VMP exclusive edition of Henry Franklin's The Skipper is pressed on 1LP Opaque Natural with Black Swirl vinyl. The record will arrive in a single direct-to-board, foil stamped and hand numbered jacket and includes a two-page insert. The reissue is mastered by Mike Milchner of Sonic Vision Mastering.
" >LP 1 / Side A
| 1 Outbreak |
| 2 Plastic Creek Stomp |
| 3 Theme for JoJo |
LP 1 / Side B
| 1 Beauty and the Electric Tub |
| 2 Little Miss Laurie |
| 3 The Skipper |
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