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“Deep Down Soul” is a jazz composition by saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, famously recorded with organist Shirley Scott. It was originally recorded in 1963 and released as the closing track on Scott’s album Soul Shoutin’ (Prestige Records, 1964).

Key Details:

• Artists: Shirley Scott (Hammond B-3 organ) and Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone).
• Personnel: The track also features Earl May on upright bass and Grassella Olliphant on drums.
• Style: A hallmark of the soul-jazz genre, characterized by a mellow, “late-night” bluesy feel and strong musical chemistry between the then-married duo.
• Length: Approximately 9:40.
• Reissues: The song is often found on the 1994 remastered CD release of Soul Shoutin’ or as part of various compilations paired with another Scott album, The Soul Is Willing.

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Released: July 1964
Recorded: October 15, 1963
Studio Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Label: Prestige
PRLP 7312
Producer: Ozzie Cadena