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The album also was imbued with a spirituality owed in part to his studies with yogi Parmahansa Yogananda; little wonder, then, that \u003ci\u003eKeeper of My Soul \u003c\/i\u003ewas a more ambitious, electric, and 'out' record than its predecessor. With the estimable support of flautist \/ sax man Ronnie Laws, bassist Gerald Brown, and vibraphonist Woody Murray, Bishop explores Keith Jarrett-like free-form passages ('Those Who Chant'), Latin stylings (Kenny Dorham's 'Blue Bossa'), and offers one of the most unusual and funky interpretations of 'Summertime' you'll ever hear. 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Bishop had helmed several releases before this one, including dates with John Coltrane bassist Jimmy Garrison and Miles Davis drummer Jimmy Cobb among others, so it's not surprising he assembled a heavy hitting line-up for \u003ci\u003eCoral Keys\u003c\/i\u003e, including Woody Shaw on trumpet, Reggie Jackson on bass, Idris Muhammad on drums, and Harold Vick on flute, tenor, and soprano sax. 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The double set consists of 2 shows recorded in Baltimore, Maryland, disc one recorded at The Madison Club on August 28, 1966 and The Famous Ballroom on February 26, 1967 on disc two. \\n\\nA plethora of historical jazz is enclosed: jazz heads can find an extensive 32-page booklet with essays by esteemed jazz journalists Ted Panken and Bret Primack, plus rare photos by Don Schlitten, Raymod Ross and Jan Persson, plus poetry pieces written by Bishop. \\n\\nThe set is produced by label owner musician Cory Weeds and \"Jazz Detective\" producer Zev Feldman. 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