The Village Caller!
# The Village Caller!

The Village Caller is the sixth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1964 for the Riverside label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "A touch lightweight at times but fun anyway... Most of the selections on this date are treated rhythmically, either R&B-ish or with a Latin feel. The results will not reward close listening, but Lytle plays well and this CD will be considered quite satisfying at parties".

## Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

* "The Village Caller" - 4:24
* "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 6:08
* "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 4:39
* "Pedro Strodder" - 5:00
* "Kevin Devin" - 3:23
* "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 3:59
* "Unhappy, Happy Soul" - 7:12
* "Solitude" (Eddie DeLange, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) - 3:18

## Personnel

* Johnny Lytle - vibraphone
* Milton Harris - organ
* Bob Cranshaw - bass
* William "Peppy" Hinnant - drums
* Willie Rodriguez - percussion
