Probably J.J.Johnson's finest soundtrack, and very hard to find. Superb, big band funk with the great vocals of Martha Reeves featured on several tracks. The instrumentals are the gems of this album, with strong breakbeats and driving percussion. Particularly noteworthy are "Willie Escapes", "Parade Strut", and a storming main theme.

Overall Rating: 5
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Willie D (Vocal: Martha Reeves & The Sweet Things) | Willie Chase (instr.) | King Midas (Vocal: Martha Reeves & The Sweet Things) | Willie Escapes (instr.) | Passion's Dilemma (instr.) | Keep On Movin' On (Vocal: Martha Reeves & The Sweet Things) | Make It Right (Harmonica Solo By Tom Morgan) | Parade Strut (instr.) | Gospel Family (Keyboard Solos By Pete Jolly & Ian Underwood) | Willie D (Vocal: Martha Reeves & The Sweet Things) |