1. LIVE RIGHT NOW 2. IT'S CRAZY 3. BALLAD (FOR MY LOVE) 4. LOVELY IS TODAY 5. THEME IN SEARCH OF A TV COMMERCIAL 6. WINTER MEETING
Description:
A case in point is heard very clearly on this gem from Harris?? expansive catalog ?? 1968??s Plug Me In, which features his pioneering use of the Varitone saxophone effects processor unit (first heard on his 1967 album, The Tender Storm). The effect, used on ??It??s Crazy? and ??Ballad (For My Love),? never gets in the way, but gives the proceedings a feeling of ??the next.? 1968 saw jazz entering a new era, influenced by electronic advances as well as the soul music dominating the pop charts of the day. Plug Me In slid perfectly into the vanguard of the day. -
"Plug Me In" is a vinyl LP that captures Eddie Harris at a creatively charged moment in his career, fusing soulful jazz with electrified experimentation. Known for his innovative use of amplified and electronically modified saxophone sounds, Harris stretches the traditional jazz vocabulary into funkier, more groove-oriented territories without losing the harmonic sophistication that made him a key figure of modern jazz. The album's concept revolves around "plugging in" both literally and metaphorically: electric textures, punchy rhythms and open, exploratory improvisations give the record a forward-looking, urban edge that still feels fresh for contemporary listeners. Warm, dynamic analog sound and the tactile feel of an LP make this edition ideal for collectors and jazz-heads who appreciate both musical depth and audiophile presentation.
Eddie Harris was a pioneering American saxophonist, composer and bandleader whose career bridged straight-ahead jazz, soul, funk and early jazz-fusion. Rising to wider prominence with his soulful take on "Exodus," he became especially influential in the late 1960s and 1970s through his experiments with electrically amplified saxophones and genre-blurring, groove-driven albums. He collaborated with major jazz artists, recorded extensively for leading labels and left behind a catalogue that remains a reference point for musicians interested in the intersection of jazz, R&B and funk. His work is frequently cited for its combination of technical mastery, adventurous sound and accessible, earthy swing.
The LP is issued by Get On Down, a label renowned among collectors for carefully curated reissues and high-quality pressings across jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop. Instead of flooding the market, Get On Down focuses on culturally significant, often hard-to-find titles, giving them the attention to detail they deserve. Their releases typically feature thoughtfully remastered audio, sturdy packaging and an archivist's respect for the original artwork and sequencing. With "Plug Me In," Get On Down continues its mission to keep essential, boundary-pushing music in circulation and accessible on a format that honors its original spirit.
Whether you are discovering Eddie Harris for the first time or completing an existing collection, this LP offers a vivid snapshot of an artist pushing jazz into electrified, groove-rich directions. "Plug Me In" stands as both a document of its era and a timeless example of how imagination and technology can expand the expressive power of the saxophone and of jazz itself.
