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Hot Tuna: Hoppkorv

On October 11, 1976, “Grunt” label released “Hoppkorv”, the seventh Hot Tuna album. It was recorded in July 1976, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Harry Maslin.

Personnel:

  • Jorma Kaukonen – vocals, guitar
  • Jack Casady – bass
  • Bob Steeler – drums, percussion
  • John Sherman – 2nd guitar
  • Nick Buck – keyboards
  • Karen Tobin – backing vocals
  • Harry Maslin – engineer
  • Allen Sudduth – engineer assistant
  • David Gertz – mixing assistant
  • Rick Collins – mastering
  • Acy Lehman – art direction
  • Jerry Leiberwitz – sleeve painting
  • Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – design
  • Chris Whorf – design
  • Roger Rossmeyer – cover and liner photography
  • Michael Casady, Ron Dudley – equipment
  • Pat Leraci – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Jorma Kaukonen, except where noted.

  1. Santa Claus Retreat
  2. Watch the North Wind Rise
  3. It’s So Easy – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
  4. Bowlegged Woman, Knock-Kneed Man – Bobby Rush, Calvin Carter
  5. Drivin’ Around – Nick Buck
  6. I Wish You Would – Billy Boy Arnold
  7. I Can’t Be Satisfied – McKinley Morganfield
  8. Talkin’ bout You – Chuck Berry
  9. Extrication Love Song
  10. Song from the Stainless Cymbal

Malo: Same

In January 1972, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut Malo album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Pacific Recording Studios” in San Mateo, California, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

  • Arcelio García, Jr. – lead vocals, percussion
  • Jorge Santana – guitar
  • Abel Zarate – vocals, guitar
  • Richard Kermode – keyboards, electric piano, Hammond organ, piano
  • Pablo Tellez – bass guitar, percussion
  • Richard Spremich – drums, percussion
  • Coke Escovedo – timbales, percussion
  • Victor Pantoja – conga, bongos, percussion
  • Richard Bean – vocals, percussion, timbales
  • Luis Gasca – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Roy Murray – flute, trombone, trumpet, soprano sax
  • David Rubinson – engineer, mixing
  • Fred Catero, Jeremy Zatkin – assistant engineer
  • Chris Whorf – art direction
  • John & Barbara Casado – design
  • Jesus Helguera – front cover
  • Victor Alemán – photography

Track listing:

  1. Pana – Arcelio García, Jr., Abel Zarate
  2. Just Say Goodbye – Rodgers Grant, Luis Gasca
  3. Café – Arcelio García, Jorge Santana, Jr., Pablo Tellez
  4. Nena – Arcelio García, Jr., Pablo Tellez, Abel Zarate
  5. Suavecito – Richard Bean, Pablo Tellez, Abel Zarate
  6. Peace – Arcelio Garcia, Jr., Pablo Tellez, Ismael Versoza, Abel Zarate

Malo: Same

In January 1972, “Warner Bros” label released the debut, self-titled Malo album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Pacific Recording Studios” in San Mateo, California, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

  • Jorge Santana – vocals, guitar
  • Abel Zarate – vocals, guitar
  • Pablo Tellez – bass guitar, percussion
  • Richard Kermode – keyboards, electric piano, Hammond organ, piano
  • Richard Spremich – drums, percussion
  • Arcelio García, Jr. – vocals, percussion
  • Richard Bean – vocals, percussion, timbales.
  • Coke Escovedo – timbales, percussion
  • Victor Pantoja – conga, bongos, percussion.
  • Luis Gasca – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Roy Murray – flute, trombone, trumpet, soprano sax.
  • David Rubinson – engineer, mixing
  • Fred Catero, Jeremy Zatkin – engineer assistant
  • Chris Whorf – art direction
  • John & Barbara Casado – design
  • Jesus Helguera – front cover
  • Victor Alemán – photography

Track listing:

  1. Pana – Arcelio García Jr., Abel Zarate
  2. Just Say Goodbye – Rodgers Grant, Luis Gasca
  3. Café – Jorge Santana, Arcelio García Jr., Pablo Tellez
  4. Nena – Arcelio García Jr., Pablo Tellez, Abel Zarate
  5. Suavecito – Richard Bean, Pablo Tellez, Abel Zarate
  6. Peace – Arcelio Garcia Jr., Pablo Tellez, Ismael Versoza, Abel Zarate