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Curtis/Live! is Curtis Mayfields first live album, after leaving The Impressions. Originally released in 1971 as a double LP on Mayfields Curtom label, the albums 16 tracks along with Mayfields interstitial raps on the politics of the day were recorded at Paul Colbys 230 seater Bitter End nightclub in New York City.

Mayfield and his bands first set at a Bitter End date in January 1971 comprised the bulk of the music presented here. Mixed primarily with Eddie Kramer at Electric Lady Studios, the album features Henry Gibson playing percussion, Craig McMullen on rhythm guitar, Joseph Lucky Scott on bass, and Tyrone McCullen on drums.

Many critics feel Live! is a powerful demonstration of Mayfields pre-Superfly accomplishment, and some even said its one of the greatest concert albums ever cut on a soul artist, and one of the legendary live albums of all time.

Contains two bonus tracks.