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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]

The Village Caller!
Studio album by Johnny Lytle
Released	1964
Recorded	September 18, 1963 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:03
Label	Riverside RLP 480
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Johnny Lytle chronology
Got That Feeling! (1963) The Village Caller! (1964) The Loop (1965)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The Allmusic site 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

1. "The Village Caller" - 4:24
2. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 6:08
3. "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 4:39
4. "Pedro Strodder" - 5:00
5. "Kevin Devin" - 3:23
6. "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 3:59
7. "Unhappy, Happy Soul" - 7:12
8. "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

References

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