Coryell (album)  

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Coryell is Larry Coryell's second album as a leader. The album was released 1969 on the Vanguard label. The album was produced by Daniel Weiss and engineered by David Baker, Paul Berkowitz and Randy Rand.

Reception

Mark Allan of AllMusic calls the album a "strong outing" from "this sensational guitarist", singling out the track "The Jam with Albert". He says Coryell's "masterful playing is especially impressive compared to his ill-advised singing".

Track listing

All tracks were written by Larry Coryell, except where noted.

Side one

1. "Sex" – 3:54
2. "Beautiful Woman" – 4:36
3. "The Jam With Albert" – 9:19

Side two

1. "Elementary Guitar Solo #5" – 6:52
2. "No One Really Knows" (Julie Coryell, Larry Coryell) – 5:08
3. "Morning Sickness" – 5:22
4. "Ah Wuv Ooh" (Julie Coryell, Larry Coryell) – 4:24

Personnel

Musicians

• Larry Coryell – bass, guitar, keyboards, piano, synthesizer, vocals
• Mike Mandel – organ, keyboards, piano
• Mervin Bronson – bass
• Chuck Rainey – bass, guitar
• Albert Stinson – bass

Guest musicians

• Bernard Purdie – drums
• Ron Carter – bass
• Jim Pepper – flute, saxophone

Production

• David Baker – engineering
• Paul Berkowitz – engineering
• Daniel Weiss – producer
• Julie Coryell – liner notes
• Ed Friedner – mixing
• Randy Rand – engineering
• Mike Sullivan – cover design, photo design
• Jules E. Halfant – cover design