Jay Berliner - Bananas Are Not Created Equal (1972) Vinyl LP • Jazz Funk

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Catalog Number: MRL-384

CONDITION DETAILS Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration with heavier spots (front/back/inner-gate); surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Small area of surface abrasion at center fold of inner-gate. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off-center). Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Bananas Are Not Created Equal by Jay Berliner is a vibrant jazz-funk album that blends soulful grooves with electric guitar prowess, featuring tight arrangements by Wade Marcus and contributions from top session players including bassist Gordon Edwards, conga master Ray Barretto, and others. A unique and interesting fact is that Berliner, primarily known as a versatile studio musician who played classical and finger-style guitar on landmark recordings like Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and with Charles Mingus, steps out here with his own funky, guitar-driven sound that surprises listeners expecting only straight jazz or classical work. The album includes strong original compositions such as Getting The Message and I Just Want To Be There alongside energetic covers of popular soul and funk tracks like Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Hey Western Union Man, Stormy, Use Me, Superstition, and World Is A Ghetto, making it a sleeper hit in the jazz-funk genre for its deep, danceable grooves and Berliner's masterful playing. Historically, it represents an early 1970s crossover moment where a respected sideman explored contemporary funk-jazz fusion amid the rise of electric sounds in the scene. Fan-favorites often highlight the infectious energy of the covers and Berliner's standout guitar work throughout.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Getting The Message I Just Want To Be There Papa Was A Rolling Stone Hey Western Union Man Stormy Use Me We've Come Too Far To End It Now Stickball I'm Still In Love With You

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