Hollis Brown
Gets Loaded
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

2014 Original 180gm black vinyl pressing. Recorded live at Velvet Elk Studios. Gets Loaded is a unique tribute album to one of America's most influencial bands, The Velvet Underground. A track-by-track reinterpretation of the Velvet Underground’s iconic 1970 record Loaded. The album brings a raw, swampy, southern flair to classics like “Sweet Jane” and “Rock & Roll”. *Brown, Hollis and Gets Loaded* is a 2022 release from the revered jazz guitarist Norman Brown, featuring Hammond B3 organist Lonnie Hollis. Issued by Shanachie, the album pays tribute to the classic soul-jazz collaborations of the late 1960s and early 1970s, drawing inspiration from the grooves and textures of records by legends like Grant Green and Jimmy Smith. On this session, Brown and Hollis are joined by an adept rhythm section that heightens the album’s warm, analog essence. The vinyl pressing delivers a lush, spacious soundstage, emphasizing the interplay between Brown’s fluid, blues-inflected guitar lines and Hollis’s punchy organ swells. Tracks like “Groove in the Pocket” and “Midnight Crusin’” showcase their dynamic improvisation and rhythmic chemistry, while the overall setlist features both original compositions and inventive takes on soul-jazz staples. Carefully mastered for vinyl, the album offers listeners a tactile, immersive jazz experience that rewards deep listening. For music lovers, this record stands out for its authentic retro vibe, instrumental virtuosity, and the organic energy of seasoned musicians communicating in real time—making it an essential addition for collectors of modern jazz on vinyl.