Charles Williams is the eponymous debut album recorded by American saxophonist Charles Williams in 1971 for the Mainstream label.[1][2]

Charles Williams
Studio album by Charles Williams
Released	1971
Recorded	1971 in NYC
Genre	Jazz
Label	Mainstream MRL 312
Producer	Bob Shad
Charles Williams chronology
Charles Williams (1971) Trees and Grass and Things (1972)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Jason Ankeny states "Williams proves a deceptively commanding presence, eschewing pyrotechnics and histrionics on a series of earthy yet accomplished solos that ripple with imagination. The organic groove extends across the record, and while each player shines, the music is far greater than the sum of its parts".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Charles Williams except as indicated

1. "You Got Me Running" (Jimmy Reed) - 7:53
2. "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) - 7:51
3. "Bacon Butt Fat" - 5:33
4. "Country Mile" - 3:50
5. "Catfish Sam'ich" - 5:05
6. "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 8:39
7. "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" (Carl Sigman, Francis Lai) - 2:44 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Charles Williams - alto saxophone
• David "Bubba" Brooks - tenor saxophone
• Earl Dunbar - guitar
• Don Pullen - organ
• Gordon Edwards - electric bass
• Bill Curtis - drums

References