The Taj Mahal Sextet – Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa (Translucent Gold 2-LP Vinyl)
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Blues legend Taj Mahal convenes an all-star sextet for a live recording at the Church Studio in Tulsa—the legendary room where Leon Russell held court and recorded landmark sessions with everyone from Eric Clapton to Bob Dylan. This translucent gold vinyl captures the ensemble in the same sonic cathedral that produced some of American music's most soulful moments, adding physical beauty to an already essential document.
The Sextet features Taj surrounded by players capable of meeting his encyclopedic knowledge of American roots music. The church setting adds natural reverb and spiritual resonance to performances that range from Delta blues to Caribbean rhythms, from jazz sophistication to juke joint rawness. At 80-plus years old, Taj Mahal remains one of music's most vital performers, and this live recording captures him in peak form.
For fans who've followed Taj's career from his 1968 debut through his endless explorations of global roots music, Swingin' Live represents another essential chapter. The gold vinyl pressing honors both the music's warmth and the Tulsa studio's golden era.
Translucent Gold 2-LP Vinyl. New West Records. Recorded live at Church Studio, Tulsa. Limited color pressing. Blues legend live document.