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The first album ever released by Black Jazz Records—the most sought-after label, bar none, among jazz collectors! It’s fitting that the first Black Jazz LP spotlighted Gene; after all, he was at the artistic helm of the label, and this outing set the tone for the label’s releases to come. It’s a fairly straight-ahead piano trio outing, with modal and soul-jazz flourishes: "Black Orchid," "Hitting the Jug," "Listen Here," "Silver’s Serenade" and more. This oft-bootlegged album fetches a mint in collectors’ circles; it’s here on CD or vinyl (with insert)! Real Gone Music.