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Best of the B3

07/10/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This relatively unknown organist from the Detroit area ought to gain notariety with recordings such as this one. Aided by the superb guitar playing of Perry Hughes, this is one solid recording from the B3 genre. Heid is doubtlessly influenced by the style of the late Larry Young in his chording and harmonic sense and this is a delightful influence. Both the writing and the soloing is first class and a darn sight stronger than many of the Hammond organ sessions being issued. The recording has the feel of musicians who have worked in clubs and are both highly competent on their instruments as well as attuned to pleasing an audience. Best of the genre. Bill also has a new issue, Wet Streets, which is almost a dead ringer for Larry Young's Unity session - featuring saxophones and flute and is likewise a solid session. This cat's a monster! If you enjoy the Hammond B3 his recordings should get you where you live."