Charles Owens' Mother Lode

Release Date: 02/28/2025
Format: LP
Label: Good Time Records, Vault, RSD Essential
Release type: RSD Essential Yellow Colored Vinyl LP Pressing

Most avid music listeners will never discover this record from a true pioneer of spiritual jazz. Charles Owens, one of the 80s’ most in-demand saxophonists, arranged this masterpiece and plays solos on flute, tenor and soprano. The band’s chemistry is instantly apparent as they float between genres, maintaining a groove the whole way through. Purchase this rare Vault reissue on heavyweight yellow vinyl.

1. I Stand Alone 5:30
   
2. Mother Lode 3:12
   
3. Child Of Darkness 2:56
   
4. Cool It 5:08
   
5. Black Pride 5:55
   
6. Water Brother 3:20
   
7. Nightingale 4:21
   
8. I Want To Take You Higher 2:51