A masterful funky jazz album by one of the godfathers of acid jazz. Produced by Bob Porter, Texas Twister was a continuation of Sparks sought-after work at Prestige. The Texas-born guitarist had joined Bob Weinstocks label at Porters request in 1970 after several years working with the likes of Jack McDuff, Lou Donaldson and Reuben Wilson. At Prestige, he recorded three albums as a leader and over a dozen as a session player, showing himself to be a wizard at playing funky licks and energised solos.

When Porter left to set up Eastbound Records in Detroit – as a branch of Westbound Records – Sparks followed, recording Texas Twister in 1973 as his label debut. The incredible rhythm section of Idris Muhammad (drums), Sonny Phillips (electric pia