Leroy Vinnegar - Glass Of Water Vinyl LP

Released in 1973, Glass of Water captures Leroy Vinnegar, the legendary “walking bass” master, exploring a looser, electric-tinged sound that blends jazz fundamentals with early fusion elements. The album features lush Rhodes and Wurlitzer keyboards layered over Vinnegar’s deep, grooving bass, with percussion that adds both atmosphere and movement. Tracks like “Muffin Man” and the title cut “Glass of Water” highlight the warm, spacious tone and thoughtful composition that set this record apart from his earlier straight-ahead jazz work. Though it initially slipped into obscurity, the album has since been rediscovered by jazz aficionados and crate-diggers, earning recognition as a hidden gem in the West Coast jazz-fusion canon.