Charles Stephney is a legendary producer and arranger who achieved global success as a producer for Earth, Wind & Fire and Deniece Williams, and has influenced musicians of all kinds, from Masters At Work to Radiohead.
A compilation album featuring his works has been released.
In particular, his early works produced for Chess Records brilliantly fused elements of soul, jazz, electronics, and psychedelia, creating music that defined an era, and they remain timeless masterpieces to this day.
Release: 2026 Disc 1
A1. Dear Prudence - Ramsey Lewis
A2. Les Fleur - Minnie Riperton
A3. It's All Up To You - The Dells
A4. By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Billy Stewart
A5. Stand Up And Be Counted - Meditation Singers
B1. Love Has Fallen On Me - The New Rotary Connection
B2. What Color Is Love - Terry Callier
B3. Brother Where Are You - Marlena Shaw
B4. More And More - Little Milton
B5. Eternal Journey - Ramsey Lewis

Disc 2
C1. California Soul - Marlena Shaw
C2. Can't Catch The Trane - Terry Callier
C3. The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) - The Dells
C4. Teach Me How To Fly - Rotary Connection
C5. More And More - Phil Upchurch
D1. I'm High Again - Bo Diddley
D2. Let's Spend The Night Together - Muddy Waters
D3. Smokestack Lightning (1969 version) - Howlin' Wolf
D4. Girl You Lit My Fire - Junior Wells
D5. I'm Gonna Keep It To Myself - Buddy Guy