The Robert West Story
Sax Kari

 
Sax Kari

When Flick003 was issued, the label was now shown to be operating from the B&H Distribution address at 3959 Woodward Avenue.

A new backing group also emerged in the form of the Sax Kari Orchestra, who supported Carrol Carter on "Chains on my heart".

Saxton Kari was a prolific songwriter with 339 credits on BMI. His recording career spanned more that thirty years, during which time he worked in Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans.

He was also a multi talented musician who was at home whether arranging, producing, song writing or even engineering. 

Sadly, nothing is known of Carrol Carter.

Sax Kari was also responsible for another three Flick 45's. All by the Minor Chords, they were either fronted by Charles Henderson, Sunnie Elmo or on their own. The "Let me" track, with Sunnie Elmo, is a nice ballad in doo-wop style.

The Minor Chords would also have one more 45 issued later on West's Lupine label.

Notes thanks to David Meikle
 

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