The Blackbyrds / Rock Creek Park b/w Gut Level
Artist: The Blackbyrds
Title: Rock Creek Park b/w Gut Level
Label: Expansion
Cat.#: EXS037
Format: 7" Vinyl, Reissue
Country: UK
Released: 2022
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul
Track Listing:
They signed to the Fantasy label in 1973, and released seven original albums and one remixes compilation between 1974 and 1980. Members include drummer Keith Kilgo (who reformed the group in 2012) and keyboard player Kevin Toney.
Both “Rock Creek Park” and “Gut Level” are among their most classic recordings, signature tracks which still resonate with UK and international audiences today. “Rock Creek Park” was written by the group and produced by Donald Byrd; “Gut Level” was composed by trombonist Lincoln Ross of The Three Pieces and produced by the legendary Larry Mizell.