The "Clean" Machine

The "Clean" Machine
Studio album by Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson
Released	1978
Recorded	February 22, 1978
Studio	Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	Muse MR 5116
Producer	Joe Fields
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson chronology
(1975) The "Clean" Machine (1978) Live at Sandy's (1981)

The "Clean" Machine is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson which was recorded and released by the Muse label in 1978.^[1][2]

Reception[]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "What makes this album different from many of Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson's is that four of the seven selections are taken as instrumentals. Vinson's alto playing has long been underrated due to his popularity as a blues singer, so this release gives one the opportunity to hear his bop-influenced solos at greater length. With the assistance of a strong rhythm section ... Vinson is in excellent form throughout this enjoyable set".^[3]

Track listing[]

All compositions by Eddie Vinson except where noted

1. "The Clean Machine" – 5:32
2. "Taxi Driver Blues" (Leonard Feather) – 5:04
3. "Corn Fed" – 6:38
4. "When My Baby Left Me" – 4:54
5. "Old Maid Boogie" – 3:01
6. "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 4:35
7. "Non-alcoholic" – 4:42

Personnel[]

• Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson – alto saxophone, vocals
• Jerry Rusch – trumpet
• Rashid Ali – tenor saxophone
• Gary Bell – guitar
• Lloyd Glenn – piano
• Larry Gales – bass
• Bruno Carr – drums

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