The Village Caller!
1964 studio album by Johnny Lytle
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The Village Caller is the sixth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1964 for the Riverside label.[1]
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | September 18, 1963 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:03 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 480 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "A touch lightweight at times but fun anyway... Most of the selections on this date are treated rhythmically, either R&B-ish or with a Latin feel. The results will not reward close listening, but Lytle plays well and this CD will be considered quite satisfying at parties".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated
- "The Village Caller" - 4:24
- "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 6:08
- "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 4:39
- "Pedro Strodder" - 5:00
- "Kevin Devin" - 3:23
- "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 3:59
- "Unhappy, Happy Soul" - 7:12
- "Solitude" (Eddie DeLange, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) - 3:18
Personnel
- Johnny Lytle - vibraphone
- Milton Harris - organ
- Bob Cranshaw - bass
- William "Peppy" Hinnant - drums
- Willie Rodriguez - percussion