"Sadly, the demise of Curtom in the early 80s led to a downturn in fortunes for Hutson and an obscurity from which he's never fully recovered. Still with us, and occasionally touring, he remains a cult figure - beloved of DJs, jazz-funk dancefloors, and soul connoisseurs but little known beyond. It's a minor travesty given the quality and depth of his back catalogue, as this well-programmed compilation ably demonstrates"