South Central is an album by the American saxophonist Hank Crawford, released in 1993. He supported it with a North American tour.
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Production
Recorded in August 1992, the album was produced by Bob Porter. Crawford was back by Melvin Sparks on guitar, Grady Tate on drums, Peter Marin Weiss on bass, and Stan Hope on piano. Bernard Purdie, Gloria Coleman, and Dr. John contributed to a couple of the tracks. The album was recorded after the 1992 Los Angeles riots; Crawford was inspired by the resiliency of the region and his hope for its future. "In a Mellotone" is a version of the Duke Ellington standard.
Critical reception
The Detroit Free Press praised the "good songs in a good mix, sharp arrangements and a stellar cast of players to bring it all off." The Omaha World-Herald called the album "raw, elemental and mostly funky". The Commercial Appeal said that "Crawford's playing is a down-home delight."