Artist Biography by Ron Wynn
A prolific guitarist who is comfortable playing blues, soul, R&B,
and jazz, Phil Upchurch has been a prominent figure in Chicago music
circles since the mid-'50s. He initially did freelance sessions with
such musicians as Jerry Butler before becoming house guitarist for
Chess. Upchurch's sensitive, often funky chording, riffs, and licks were
heard on numerous releases by such artists as the Dells, Howlin' Wolf,
Gene Chandler, and Muddy Waters. He frequently teamed with drummer
Maurice White, who later headed Earth, Wind & Fire. He formed the
Phil Upchurch Combo in the early '60s, and had a hit with the
instrumental "You Can't Sit Down" in 1961. They did some follow-up
singles, but none equaled the initial record's success. Upchurch did
several soul-jazz and funk dates for such labels as Sue and Cadet in the
mid- and late '60s. He signed with Blue Thumb in the '70s and split his
time between sessions with the Crusaders and Ben Sidran and making his
own albums. Tommy LiPuma produced Darkness, Darkness and Lovin' Feelin
in 1972 and 1973. Upchurch did one LP for Creed Taylor's Kudu label in
1975, Upchurch Tennyson, with pianist/vocalist Tennyson Stephens. He
returned to studio work, but recorded as a leader for Palladin in 1985,
Ichiban in 1991, and Ridgetop in 1995 and 1997. He remains active as a
session musician and bandleader, returning in 1999 with Rhapsody &
Blues. Tell the Truth appeared in spring 2001.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/phil-upchurch-mn0000286479/biography
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Biografía del artista por Ron Wynn
Un guitarrista prolífico que se siente cómodo tocando blues, soul,
R&B y jazz, Phil Upchurch ha sido una figura prominente en los
círculos musicales de Chicago desde mediados de los años 50.
Inicialmente hizo sesiones freelance con músicos como Jerry Butler antes
de convertirse en guitarrista de Chess. Los acordes, riffs y lamidas de
Upchurch fueron escuchados en numerosos lanzamientos por artistas como
Dells, Howlin' Wolf, Gene Chandler, y Muddy Waters. Frecuentemente se
asoció con el baterista Maurice White, quien más tarde dirigió Earth,
Wind & Fire. Formó el Phil Upchurch Combo a principios de los años
60, y tuvo un éxito con el instrumental "You Can't Sit Down" en 1961.
Hicieron algunos sencillos de seguimiento, pero ninguno igualó el éxito
del disco inicial. Upchurch hizo varias citas de soul-jazz y funk para
sellos como Sue y Cadet a mediados y finales de los años 60. Firmó con
Blue Thumb en los años 70 y dividió su tiempo entre sesiones con los
Crusaders y Ben Sidran y haciendo sus propios álbumes. Tommy LiPuma
produjo Darkness, Darkness and Lovin' Feelin en 1972 y 1973. Upchurch
hizo un LP para el sello Kudu de Creed Taylor en 1975, Upchurch
Tennyson, con el pianista y vocalista Tennyson Stephens. Volvió al
trabajo de estudio, pero grabó como líder para Palladin en 1985, Ichiban
en 1991 y Ridgetop en 1995 y 1997. Sigue activo como músico de sesión y
director de orquesta, regresando en 1999 con Rhapsody & Blues. Tell
the Truth apareció en la primavera de 2001.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/phil-upchurch-mn0000286479/biography
Tracks:
01. Name Of The Game
02. Were Do We Go From Here
03. When I Think Of You
04. She's Mine
05. Could It Be You
06. Samba For Wanda
07. Pass It On
Credits:
Phil Upchurch (Guitars);
Marlena Shaw (Vocals on 2, 5);
Russell Ferrante (Keyboards);
Gary Willis (Bass); Michael Baker (Drums);
Mike Fisher, Steve Foreman (Percussion).
Label: Polystar – PSCW-1162
Series: Jam Soul Jazz Series
Country: Japan
Released: Dec 21, 1992
Original Released: 1983
Genre: Jazz
Style: Jazz-Funk
https://www.discogs.com/release/3267853-Phil-Upchurch-Name-Of-The-Game
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