Contrasts (Larry Young album)

Contrasts is an album by American organist Larry Young recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception
As noted by Dusty Grooves, "the album served as a crucial link between Larry's soul-jazz roots and his far-reaching experimental works." The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The adventurous music is sometimes quite intense but also grooves in its own eccentric way, offering listeners a very fresh sound on organ".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated.


 * 1) "Majestic Soul" - 11:58
 * 2) "Evening" - 7:12
 * 3) "Major Affair" - 3:50
 * 4) "Wild Is the Wind" (Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington) - 4:31
 * 5) "Tender Feelings" (Tyrone Washington) - 6:51
 * 6) "Means Happiness" - 4:47

Personnel

 * Larry Young - organ
 * Hank White - flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
 * Herbert Morgan, Tyrone Washington - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5–6)
 * Eddie Wright - guitar (tracks 1 & 4)
 * Eddie Gladden - drums
 * Stacey Edwards - congas (tracks 1, 2, 4–5)
 * Althea Young - vocals (track 4)