The Blackbyrds & Charles Earland

At The Movies

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The Blackbyrds are known for their fusion of jazz, funk, and RandB, while Charles Earland is a legendary organist celebrated for his soulful, groove-heavy approach. This 2001 collection reimagines classic film themes through a funky, contemporary lens. Rather than reverent covers, these arrangements transform movie scores into vehicles for improvisation and rhythmic innovation. Earland's warm organ work anchors each track with rolling textures while The Blackbyrds layer in tight funk rhythms and bright horn arrangements. The result feels both sophisticated and immediately groovy—perfect for late-night listening or setting a cool vibe. These aren't straight interpretations but playful reinterpretations that celebrate the source material while doing their own thing. For anyone curious about creative approaches to classic themes.

Item Details+
Genre Funk / Soul, Stage and Screen
Style Funk, Soundtrack
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description NM copy all around.
Label Prestige
Year 2001
Country US
Format CD
Tracklist+

Cornbread, Earl And Me (1975)

1. Cornbread 3:11

2. The One-Eye Two-Step 3:19

3. Mother/Son Theme 1:24

4. A Heavy Town 2:58

5. One-Gun Salute 1:59

6. The Gym Fight 1:52

7. Riot 3:18

8. Soulfull Source 3:49

9. Mother/Son Talk 1:05

10. At The Carnival 2:49

11. Candy Store Dilemma 1:33

12. Wilford's Gone 2:20

13. Mother/Son Bedroom Talk 2:01

14. Courtroom Emotions 1:46

15. Cornbread 3:25

The Dynamite Brothers (1974)

16. Betty's Theme 5:01

17. Never Ending Melody 5:19

18. Grasshopper 2:47

19. Shanty Blues 4:07

20. Weedhopper 3:32

21. Razor J. 2:25

22. Snake 8:37

23. Kungfusion 3:41

24. Incense Of Essence 4:39

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