Helpinstill
Bayou-Rhythm
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Hard To Find 1980 Original. Leader Charles Helpinstill (Who Now Performs As Ezra Charles) Invented A Pickup For Pianos That Is Widely Used. He Also Studied With Leon Russell And Professor Longhair. The album was released on a private label and features the group Bayou-Rhythm, which showcases Helpinstill’s roots in Texas blues and Southern rock. Recorded in Houston, Texas, the record captures the eclectic energy of the early 1980s Gulf Coast music scene, blending rollicking piano, bluesy guitar, and dynamic rhythms. Roy Helpinstill’s expressive keyboard playing is the centerpiece, complemented by the seasoned musicianship of Bayou-Rhythm. The album’s production values reflect Helpinstill’s technical expertise, with a crisp, lively sound that brings out the warmth of analog recording.