{"product_id":"charles-kynard-woga-vinyl","title":"Woga (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds reissues \u003cb\u003eCharles Kynard\u003c\/b\u003e's 1972 cult classic \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles for Mainstream Records and featuring top-tier musicians \u003cb\u003eChuck Rainey\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePaul Humphrey\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eArthur Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bohanon\u003c\/b\u003e. Produced by \u003cb\u003eBob Shad\u003c\/b\u003e, the album stands as one of the label's funkiest releases, showcasing Kynard's signature Hammond organ grooves. \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued here on vinyl for the first time since its original release, complete with its original gatefold artwork using first-generation session photos. This edition comes with newly remastered audio plus a two-page insert featuring new liner notes by \u003cb\u003eKevin Le Gendre\u003c\/b\u003e. Charles Kynard, born in St. Louis in 1933, passed away relatively young at the age of 46 in 1979. Despite a short career, he left a lasting impression on the international jazz-funk scene with a string of soul-jazz classics, culminating with \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e. Kynard began his professional career in St. Louis before relocating to Los Angeles in the early '60s, where he started recording for the Pacific Jazz label. There, he worked with renowned musicians such as \u003cb\u003eHoward Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSonny Stitt\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eBuddy Collette\u003c\/b\u003e, releasing his debut album for the label in 1963. In 1971, Kynard joined Bob Shad's Mainstream Records and recorded three highly sought-after albums for the label, including \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e includes dynamic covers of contemporary soul hits such as \u003cb\u003eDonny Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e's \"Little Ghetto Boy,\" \u003cb\u003eAretha Franklin\u003c\/b\u003e's \"Rock Steady,\" and the \u003cb\u003eStaple Singers\u003c\/b\u003e' \"Name the Missing Word,\" alongside deep-cut originals like the fiery \"Hot Sauce,\" the laid-back \"Lime Twig,\" and the explosive nine-minute jam \"Slop Jar,\" featuring standout solos by trombonist \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bohanon\u003c\/b\u003e, guitarist \u003cb\u003eArthur Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, and trumpeter \u003cb\u003eJerome Rusch\u003c\/b\u003e. This reissue also includes the bonus track \"Smiling Faces Sometimes\", a rendition of the Motown psychedelic soul hit by \u003cb\u003eThe Undisputed Truth\u003c\/b\u003e. Recorded during the original \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e sessions, the track briefly surfaced on a low-profile compilation two years later. It features none other than the legendary \u003cb\u003eCarol Kaye\u003c\/b\u003e on bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Wewantsounds reissues \u003cb\u003eCharles Kynard\u003c\/b\u003e's 1972 cult classic \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles for Mainstream Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e- Featuring top-tier musicians \u003cb\u003eChuck Rainey\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePaul Humphrey\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eArthur Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bohanon\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- This reissue also includes the bonus track \"Smiling Faces Sometimes\", a rendition of the Motown psychedelic soul hit by \u003cb\u003eThe Undisputed Truth\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- \u003ci\u003eWoga\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued here on vinyl for the first time since its original release, complete with its original gatefold artwork using first-generation session photos. This edition comes with newly remastered audio plus a two-page insert featuring new liner notes by \u003cb\u003eKevin Le Gendre\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 06\/27\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailability : Pre-Order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: WeWantSounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Charles Kynard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42461865934929,"sku":"SVSC2T-0MQK-00","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/woga_5gJsk.jpg?v=1748392795","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/charles-kynard-woga-vinyl","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}