In the 1960s, Blue Notes roster of organists boasted a formidable line-up of leading Hammond B3 practitioners like Jimmy Smith, Big John Patton, Baby Face Willette, and Larry Young each of whom was honing their own distinctive styles on the instrument. The Bronx bornFreddie Roachwas first introduced to Blue Note listeners on Ike Quebecs albumsHeavy SoulandIt Might As Well Be Springand began his own run of leader dates with his excellent 1962 debutDown To Earth. The deeply soulful six-song set was a showcase of his nuanced, bluesy sound and his knack for writing thoroughly enjoyable original tunes like De Bug and Althea Soon that were ideal vehicles for this swinging four-piece band featuringPercy Franceon tenor saxophone,Kenny Burrellon guitar, andClarence Johnstonon drums.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:
A1 De Bug
A2 Ahm Miz
A3 Lujon
B1 Althea Soon
B2 More Mileage
B3 Lion Down