{"product_id":"high-and-mighty","title":"High and Mighty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003eIn every community, there are recordings that capture more than music. They preserve a moment in time, a gathering of people, a sound, and a history that might otherwise be lost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in Portland in 1975, High And Mighty documents one of the city's most beloved gospel groups during a period when Black churches served as essential centers of musical innovation, cultural expression, and community life. Their sound reflects a generation of musicians shaped by both sacred tradition and the evolving musical landscape of the Pacific Northwest—where gospel harmonies, funk and soul-inflected arrangements, and exceptional musicians filled church sanctuaries throughout Albina. This recording captures a taste of the raw musicianship on display in those spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor some who witnessed High And Mighty perform, their performances were unforgettable. Congregations rose to their feet, clapping, singing, and responding to the group's electrifying performances. Anchored by powerful lead vocals of James Jiles and the distinctive guitar work of Roy Maxie, High And Mighty brought a spirit and energy that transformed every room they entered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release also marks a remarkable milestone in Portland music history: the earliest commercially available\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecording of drummer Carlton Jackson, who was only fifteen years old when these tracks were recorded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before he became a beloved voice on KMHD Jazz Radio and one of Oregon's most respected musicians, educators, collectors, and cultural ambassadors, Carlton Jackson was already demonstrating the extraordinary musical gifts that would define his life. Equally at home in jazz, funk, gospel, orchestral, and popular music settings, Mr. Jackson's discipline and deep musical knowledge made him one of the region's most in demand drummers. His instincts and precision are evident throughout these recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing Mr. Jackson's passing in 2021, Albina Music Trust began stewarding and digitally preserving the Carlton Jackson Collection as part of AMT's community archive. Among thousands of photographs, recordings, documents, and artifacts documenting Black musical life in Oregon, this album as well as additional live recordings of High And Mighty can now be accessed via AMT's digital archive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly fifty years after it was recorded, High And Mighty stands as both a testament to Portland's rich gospel tradition and a tribute to one of its most cherished musicians at the very beginning of his journey. In collaboration with Jumbo's Elusive Vinyl imprint, this recording continues AMT's mission to preserve and amplify the legacy of Black music rooted in Portland's historic Albina community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"credits-label\"\u003ecredits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-credits\"\u003ereleased June 19, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlton Jackson: Drums \u0026amp; Percussion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoy Maxie: Lead \u0026amp; Rhythm Guitars, Lead \u0026amp; Background Vocals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreg Rice: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Jiles: Lead Vocals, PercussIon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll songs written and performed by High and Mighty.\u003cbr\u003eExecutive production by Solomon David and Bobby Smith.\u003cbr\u003eCassette Transfer by Bobby Smith.\u003cbr\u003eMastering by Gus Elg.\u003cbr\u003eDesign by Eric W Mast and Jumbo.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial thanks to Carlton Jackson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbina Music Trust x Elusive Vinyl (from AMT bandcamp page)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mint Gallery Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47971278094566,"sku":"MLP26804","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1128\/9830\/files\/HighandMighty.avif?v=1783814705","url":"https:\/\/www.mintgalleryrecords.com\/products\/high-and-mighty","provider":"Mint Gallery Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}