Earl Bostic - Harlem Nocturne September Song

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Review by Prof. Sanjay Bakshi

Earl Bostic’s Harlem Nocturne September Song: A Wild Ride Through Jazz, Blues, and Soul Alright, buckle up, because this one's gonna hit you like a saxophone solo straight to the chest. Earl Bostic’s Harlem Nocturne September Song is a 1986 release that feels more like a time machine than an album. With genres spanning blues, jazz, funk/soul, and even stage & screen vibes, it’s got enough flavor to make your eardrums throw a party. And let me tell ya—producer Henry Glover didn’t mess around here. This thing swings harder than a busted screen door in a hurricane. First off, let’s talk about “Harlem Nocturne.” Oh man, if there was ever a track that could bottle the essence of smoky jazz clubs, neon lights flickering on wet streets, and late-night chaos, this is it. The sax work? Insane. It doesn’t just play—it growls, moans, and dances all over the place. You can practically smell the whiskey-soaked bar napkins while listening to it. What makes this tune unforgettable isn’t just its groove but how it pulls you into another world. Like, I don’t care where you are—if this comes on, suddenly you're walking down some shadowy city street at midnight wearing a trench coat. Yeah, it’s THAT cinematic. Then there’s “September Song,” which flips the mood entirely. If “Harlem Nocturne” is all swagger and attitude, this one’s dripping with soulful melancholy. It’s slower, moodier, and damn near heartbreaking. The way Bostic lets those notes hang in the air? Feels like nostalgia wrapped in velvet. It’s not flashy or loud, but it sticks with you long after the record stops spinning. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that makes you stare out the window and wonder what the hell happened to your life. Brutal yet beautiful. Now, sure, this album came out in '86, but it doesn’t feel stuck in the past. Maybe it’s the mix of styles—R&B, swing, instrumental magic—or maybe it’s just Bostic doing his thing like nobody else could. Either way, it’s timeless. Released under King Records, Gusto Records, and Collectables (talk about getting around), this bad boy found homes in both the US and Canada. Not too shabby for something so unapologetically raw. Here’s the kicker though: as much as I love these tracks, they leave me thinking—what if Earl Bostic had dropped this today? Would modern audiences get it? Or would they scroll past faster than you can say “jazz fusion”? Honestly, who knows. But one thing’s for sure: Harlem Nocturne September Song proves music doesn’t need gimmicks to slap hard. So crank it up, let the horns rip through your speakers, and remember—sometimes the realest moments come from the simplest sounds. And hey, maybe grab a drink first. Trust me, you’ll want one.

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Download

Filename: earl-bostic-harlem-nocturne-september-song.zip
  • MP3 size: 11 mb
  • FLAC size: 71.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Harlem Nocturne2:15
September Song2:50

Video

EARL BOSTIC HARLEM NOCTURNE SEPTEMBER SONG

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Catalog Numbers

  • GT4-2051
  • COL-3629
  • 6254
  • 45-15004
  • KG 505
  • KG-505
  • KIGT 199X

Labels

  • Gusto Records
  • Collectables
  • King Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo
  • Reissue
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Highland Music, Inc.
Copyright (c)Highland Music, Inc.
Record CompanyCollectables Records Corp.
Recorded AtKing Recording Studio
Published ByShapiro Bernstein
Distributed ByStarday-King Records, Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerHenry Glover

Notes

  • Center label says both songs are the "Original Version".
  • From Album KSD-1048
  • Distributed by Gusto Records 220 Boscobel St. Nashville Tenn. 37213

Barcodes

  • Other (Rights Society): ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (Sides A & B - printed on label): KG-505
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - runout): GT4-205/-A KG 505-A b GRT
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - runout): GT4-205/-B GRT KG 505-B b
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (A): SK-10288
  • Matrix / Runout (B): SK-10424
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): K-10288 PP
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): K-10424 PP
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): SK-10288
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): SK-10424
  • Label Code (A-side label #): KG-505-A
  • Label Code (B-side label #): KG-505-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout #): KG-505-A b GLT GT4-2051-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout #): KG-505-B b GT4-2051-B GLT

About Earl Bostic

Born April 25, 1913 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Died Oct. 28, 1965 in Rochester, New York, USA. Jazz/rhythm and blues alto saxophonist who was a recording artist, bandleader, and arranger. IMPORTANT NOTE about Bostic LPs on King: A lot of Earl Bostic LPs in the King 5xx LP series (between numbers 500 and 600) exist in basically two totally different versions: a) the mono issue b) the stereo issue They differ in musical content in as much as the tunes are the same, but the personnel and sometimes even the instrumentation are very much different on the mono and stereo versions. Although both mono and stereo versions have the same cover (apart from the "stereo designation

Name Vars

  • Bostic
  • E. Bostic
  • E. Bostick
  • E.Bostic
  • Earl Bosti
  • Earl Bostic & His Alto Sax
  • Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax
  • Earl Bostic And His Altosax
  • Earl Bostic And His Orchestra
  • Earl Bostic And The Ensemble
  • Earl Bostic His Alto Sax
  • Earl Bostick
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Harlem Nocturne September Song* by Earl Bostic blends genres like Blues, Jazz, and even Funk/Soul. It’s wild how one record can mix so many styles—Instrumental, Swing, Rhythm & Blues—all in one place. Released in 1986, it features just two tracks but packs a punch with its moody themes and smooth vibes. Produced by Henry Glover, this gem found its way to shelves in the US and Canada. Sometimes less is more, right?

Comments

masters982
masters982
2025-03-16
I have followed Earl Bostic since the 50s. He had a way with a line like no one else. He had a way of blending two or three lines together as if in one breath and did it with unbeatable skill and taste. thanks for the upload.
cccreatures
cccreatures
2025-03-16
Fantastic