Sunshine of My Soul explained

Sunshine of My Soul
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Jaki Byard
Cover:	Sunshine of My Soul.jpg
Released:	1967
Recorded:	October 31, 1967 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Prestige PR 7550
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Jaki Byard
Prev Title:	On the Spot!
Prev Year:	1967
Next Title:	Jaki Byard with Strings!
Next Year:	1968

Sunshine of My Soul is an album by pianist Jaki Byard recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Alex Henderson stating "the restless pianist was continuing to experiment and take chances, which is exactly what he does on Sunshine of My Soul".^[2] The All About Jazz website stated "Exemplifying one of jazz’s oddballs, this remains one of Byard’s most interesting and accomplished musical puzzles".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Jaki Byard except as indicated

1. "Sunshine" - 9:33
2. "Cast Away" - 4:09
3. "Chandra" - 8:06
4. "St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy) - 6:03
5. "Diane's Melody" - 6:58
6. "Trendsition Zildjian" - 10:58

Personnel

• • Jaki Byard - piano, guitar David Izenzon - bass
• Elvin Jones - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7500-series/#pr-7550 Prestige Records discography
2. Henderson, A. Allmusic Review, accessed July 26, 2012
3. Rickert, D. All About Jazz review, December 1, 2001